Female and male first names beginning with the letter “I”..
ISHAH
FemaleArabic name meaning 'life' or 'living', derived from the word 'isha'. It holds significant historical and cultural importance.
ISHAK
MaleArabic name meaning 'laughter' or 'joy', derived from the root word 'sha'a'. It holds significant importance in Islamic culture as the name of one of Prophet Jacob's sons.
ISHAM
MaleRare yet significant Arabic male given name derived from Ismail, meaning "he who hears or obeys Allah," associated with the Islamic prophet Ishmael.
ISHAMEL
MaleIshmael is an ancient Hebrew name that means "God will hear," symbolizing a strong faith connection.
ISHAN
MaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Ishvara', meaning 'Lord' or 'Master', and is associated with Hinduism as a spiritual name.
ISHANA
FemaleBeautiful Sanskrit-derived name, meaning 'Supreme Lord' or 'God', symbolizing divine energy and grace. Originally used for boys in ancient India, it now transcends gender boundaries, reflecting its universal appeal and timeless spiritual significance.
ISHANAE
FemaleCaptivating Japanese feminine given name derived from "isha," meaning "doctor" or "physician," combined with the feminine suffix "-ne." It signifies wisdom, healing, and strength, and was highly respected in feudal Japan for those dedicated to medicine.
ISHANI
FemaleIndian name derived from the Hindu goddess Ishani, meaning 'goddess of rain and fertility', reflecting her role as the consort of Lord Indra.
ISHANK
MaleIshank, of Indian origin from Rajasthan, means 'Lord of Life' or 'Master of Breath'.
ISHANT
MaleDistinctive Indian male name derived from Sanskrit 'Ishvara', meaning 'God' or 'Lord', often associated with Lord Shiva, and pronounced /iːˈʃənt/.
ISHANTH
MaleUnique Sanskrit name derived from 'isha' (lord) and 'anth' (end), signifying 'the limit of the lord'. It's associated with Lord Indra in Hindu mythology, conveying power and majesty.
ISHANTI
FemaleUnique Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "she who worships Lord Ishwar".
ISHANVI
FemaleUnisex Sanskrit name meaning 'Graceful Lord Shiva' or 'Elegant Lord of the Universe'.
ISHAQ
MaleArabic boy's name meaning 'he will laugh', derived from the root verb 'shaqa'. It is believed to be a shortened form of Prophet Muhammad's nickname, Abdallah-Ishaq, emphasizing joy and happiness.
ISHAR
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning 'man', signifying strength and masculinity.
ISHARA
FemaleIshara, an enchanting Indian name of Sanskrit origin, means 'invitation' or 'enticement', and is associated with divine feminine energy in Hindu mythology.
ISHAREDDY
FemaleUncommon Arabic name derived from Ishar, meaning 'to command' or 'to decree', reflecting qualities of leadership.
ISHAUN
MaleAfrican-origin given name, popular among West Africans, particularly the Ashanti people of Ghana. In Twi, it means 'God will do it', reflecting a strong belief in divine providence.
ISHAWN
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'strong man,' derived from Isaac in the Old Testament.
ISHAY
MaleHebrew masculine given name derived from "ish" (man) and "oshay" (joy), translating to "God is my joy".
ISHAYU
MaleUnique Japanese coined name without predefined meaning, gaining popularity after appearing in the anime 'Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water'.
ISHBEL
FemaleRare Scottish female name derived from 'Ìseabail', the Gaelic form of Isabel, meaning "devoted to God". It first appeared in a 14th-century Scottish poem, "The Brus", but became popular as a given name in the 19th century.
ISHEA
FemaleRare Hebrew female name derived from "ishah" (woman) and "ayil" (strong), meaning "strong woman".
ISHI
FemaleJapanese name that means 'stone,' signifying strength and endurance. It was popular in Japan during the Edo period and has gained international recognition due to Alfred Kroeber's book "Ishi in Two Worlds.
ISHI
MaleJapanese name composed of 'ishi' (stone) and 'ko' (child), translating to 'stone child', symbolizing strength and resilience.
ISHIA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'man-like' or 'human-like'.
ISHIAH
MaleDistinctive unisex name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Yishai', meaning 'gift' or 'present'. It's popular in English-speaking countries despite not being widely used in Israel.
ISHIKA
FemaleIshika, a captivating feminine name from India, is derived from Sanskrit "Isha," meaning 'command' or 'lord,' and ends with "-ka," indicating association. In Hindu mythology, Ishika signifies belonging to or being associated with Lord Shiva. It also connotes power and authority in Indian culture. Popular worldwide, Ishika offers a unique blend of sound and rich cultural heritage.
ISHIMWE
MaleUncommon yet captivating African name derived from Bantu languages spoken in Rwanda and Burundi, meaning 'stone of wealth' or 'rock of riches', reflecting strength, stability, and enduring value.
ISHIMWE
FemaleIshimwe, of Rwandan origin, means 'stone of' and signifies strength and resilience.
ISHIR
MaleRare Sanskrit name meaning 'Lord' or 'God', derived from Ishvara, a name of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. It symbolizes divine power and cosmic energy.
ISHIRA
FemaleUnique Sanskrit name derived from 'Ishvara', meaning 'Lord' or 'Master', and associated with Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.
ISHITA
FemaleFeminine Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'ISHITA', meaning 'cool' or 'mild'. It's associated with the Hindu goddess Ishita, consort of Lord Shiva, and celebrated during Navaratri.
ISHITHA
FemaleIndian feminine name derived from Sanskrit 'Ishita', meaning 'desired'. In Hindu mythology, Ishitha is the daughter of King Daksha Prajapati, married to Lord Shiva.
ISHMAEL
MaleHebrew name meaning "God will hear," derived from the biblical figure who was the son of Abraham and his wife Hagar.
ISHMAIL
MaleMahoganie: African origin, derived from Swahili 'mahogany', signifying rich, deep-red colored wood. Connotes elegance, strength, warmth; gaining recent popularity.
ISHMAM
MaleArabic name meaning 'generous' or 'bountiful', reflecting highly valued attributes in Arab culture.
ISHMAN
MaleUnique Hebrew name derived from 'ish', meaning 'man', reflecting strength and masculinity.
ISHMEAL
MaleRare yet meaningful Hebrew name derived from 'shemu'el,' meaning 'God will hear.'
ISHMEET
MaleRare Indian unisex name derived from Sanskrit 'Ishvara', meaning 'Lord/God'. It holds spiritual significance, associated with Hindu god Shiva in Mahabharata.