Iman /iman/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Iman) is of Hebrew origin, and the name Iman means God is with us. Iman is a version of Immanuel (Hebrew): transcription of Emmanuel. Compare last name Oman.
Simple assault or battery is the least serious form of assault or battery, usually involves minor injury or a limited threat of violence, and is a misdemeanor.
However, operating under the assumption that the basic elements of an assault / battery exist in a case (i.e. it is not a case of mistaken identity or some other fundamental error), the following are some possible defenses to assault and battery charges along with a few helpful examples. Self-defense.