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Boy Names Starting with I

Baby boy names beginning with I from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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103 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (12)

Ian — God is graciousIgnacio — Possibly 'fiery'Ignatius — Fiery (popular reading)Igor — Warrior of Ing; protected by IngIkechukwu — Power of GodIker — VisitationInacio — Linked to 'fire'Inigo — Of uncertain Basque originIreneusz — PeacefulIsaiah — God is salvationIsmael — God hearsIvan — God is gracious

Hindu names (14)

Ikshu — SugarcaneIlango — Young princeIlayaraja — Young kingIndra — King of the godsIndrajeet — Conqueror of IndraIndrajit — Conqueror of IndraIndraneel — SapphireIndranil — SapphireIndresh — Lord IndraIpsit — Desired, wished forIshaan — Lord; the northeast; a form of ShivaIshan — Lord; a form of ShivaIshvar — Supreme Lord, GodIshwar — God, the Lord

Muslim names (55)

Ibaad — Servants and worshippers of GodIbad — Servants of God, worshippersIbraheem — Prophet Abraham, Friend of GodIbrahim — Prophet Abraham, Friend of GodIbrahimu — Prophet AbrahamIbrar — Righteous, piousIddris — Prophet IdrisIdrees — Prophet IdrisIdris — Prophet Idris (Enoch)Iftikhar — Pride, honour, distinctionIhab — Gift, grantingIhsan — Excellence; doing goodIjaz — Miracle; inimitabilityIjlaal — Reverence, honour, esteemIkhlaq — Good character, moralsIkraam — Honouring; generosity, hospitalityIkram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityIkrar — Affirmation, acknowledgement, pledgeIlham — Inspiration, intuitionIlhan — Ruler of a land, sovereignIlyas — The Prophet ElijahImaad — Pillar, supportImad — Pillar, supportImran — Family of Imran; father of MaryamImtiaz — Distinction, excellenceImtiyaz — Distinction, honour, excellenceInaam — A favour, gift or rewardInayat — Kindness, favour, graceInsaf — Justice, fairnessIqbal — Good fortune, prosperityIqtidaar — Power, authority, abilityIrfan — Knowledge, deep awarenessIrshad — Guidance, directionIrtaza — Chosen, approved, pleasingIrtiza — Approval, contentmentIsa — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsaar — Self-sacrifice, putting others firstIsah — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsam — Safeguard, protectionIshaq — Prophet Isaac; 'he laughs'Ishraq — Sunrise, radiance, illuminationIshtiaq — Longing, eager yearningIsik — Light (in Turkish)Iskandar — Alexander; defender of menIslaam — Submission to God; IslamIslam — Submission to God; IslamIsmail — Prophet Ishmael; 'God hears'Issa — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsse — Jesus, Prophet of GodIthaar — Selflessness, putting others firstIyad — Support, strengthIzan — Obedience, submissionIzz — Might, honour, gloryIzzat — Honour, respect, dignityIzzuddin — Might and honour of the faith

Sikh names (6)

Ikjot — One light; the light of the OneInderbir — Brave like IndraInderjeet — Conqueror of IndraInderjit — Conqueror of IndraInderpal — Protected by Indra; protectorInderpreet — Love of the Lord

Jewish names (8)

Idan — Era, epochIdo — Timely; witness (debated)Ilan — TreeIsaac — He will laughIsrael — One who struggles with GodItai — With me (God is with me)Itamar — Palm island (usually explained)Itzik — He will laugh

Modern & Classic names (8)

Ichiro — First sonInge — Of Ing, a Norse godIngvar — Warrior of IngInti — SunIrving — From Irvine (place name)Isamu — Courage, braveryIttetsu — Single-minded, steadfastIvar — Bow warrior