Female and male first names beginning with the letter “I”..
ISMENE
FemaleGreek name meaning "equal" or "similar," with a rich mythological history including appearances in Homer's Iliad and Sophocles' Antigone tragedy.
ISMENIA
FemaleUnique female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'of the river Ismenos' in Thebes, with historical significance and ties to Greek mythology, including the nymph who gave birth to Amphion, one of Thebes' founders. It has been carried by notable figures throughout history.
ISMERAI
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning "guardian" or "protector".
ISMERALDA
FemaleUnique female name of Spanish origin, meaning 'emerald'. It symbolizes beauty, prosperity, and hope, and is associated with the color green representing nature and harmony. This captivating name was popularized by Lord Byron's poem "Don Juan".
ISMET
MaleTurkish male given name derived from the Arabic word "isma," meaning "protection" or "safety.
ISMOIL
MalePersian name derived from Arabic 'Asmā'il', meaning 'divider', popular among Muslims worldwide due to its historical significance, such as Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (765-818 AD).
ISOBEL
FemaleCharming Scottish name derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath', popularized by medieval royalty like Queen Isabella of Scotland.
ISOBELL
FemaleScottish feminine name meaning "God is beautiful," derived from Isabella, with historical ties to medieval royalty.
ISOBELLA
FemaleItalian origin feminine name derived from the Germanic Isolde, meaning 'devoted to God'.
ISOBELLE
FemaleCharming feminine given name of French origin, derived from the words 'is' meaning ice/snow and 'belle' meaning beautiful, translating to "beautiful like ice or snow".
ISOKE
FemaleAfrican name from Nigeria's Igbo people, meaning "one who travels and returns.
ISOKEN
FemaleUnique African female name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Edo language, meaning "I see what I want" or "I have seen what I desire," suggesting independence and determination in pursuing goals.
ISOLA
FemaleItalian girl's name derived from Latin "insula," meaning "island.
ISOLDE
FemaleUnique given name of Germanic origin that means "ice ruler" or "ice cold". It gained popularity through Richard Wagner's opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" and Arthurian legend as the beautiful wife of Mark of Cornwall.
ISOLENE
FemaleRare yet powerful Greek-derived name meaning 'equal in brightness to the sun'.
ISOLINA
FemaleUnique Spanish name derived from 'isola', meaning 'island', evoking tranquil solitude.
ISOM
MaleDistinctive male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "He will listen" or "He hears", associated with King David's mighty men in the Bible.
ISON
MaleRare Hebrew given name, first appearing in the Bible as a descendant of Judah. Its meaning varies, but it's often associated with strength and fire.
ISRA
MaleHebrew name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "to struggle or contend with God." It originates from the biblical patriarch Jacob, who was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel.
ISRA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "God contended with" or "striven with God.
ISRAA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'happiness' or 'joy', reflecting its cultural significance and association with Islamic faith.
ISRAE
FemaleHebrew origin, signifies "God is my oath," derived from the Hebrew word "isra" meaning "oath" or "binding agreement.
ISRAEL
MaleHebrew name translating to "he who struggles with God," originating from the Hebrew Bible where Jacob was renamed Israel after wrestling with an angel, symbolizing struggle and perseverance.
ISRAEL
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'God fights' or 'Let God fight', derived from 'El' (God) and 'Sarah' (to contend). It holds significant cultural importance for Jews, named after Jacob in the Bible.
ISRAELA
FemaleHebrew female name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "Israel" or "wrestling with God," signifying a strong-willed individual.
ISRAELLA
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning 'strive with God,' popularized by Israeli singer Israella Levite.
ISRAELLE
FemaleModern feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Israel, meaning "wrestling with God," combined with the French suffix "-elle.
ISRAFIL
MaleArabic name meaning "one who blows the shofar," the ram's horn trumpet played in Jewish ceremonies and announced the Islamic Day of Judgment.
ISRAH
FemaleRare Hebrew female given name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "wrestling with God." It symbolizes perseverance in one's relationship with the divine.
ISRAR
MaleArabic origin name meaning 'to find' or 'to discover', symbolizing life's pursuit of true purpose and hidden wisdom.
ISRAT
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "Israel." It signifies faith, resilience, and courage, echoing the biblical figure Sarah's journey towards motherhood at an advanced age.
ISRAYEL
MaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning 'to struggle with God', derived from the biblical figure Jacob who wrestled with an angel.
ISREAL
MaleIsrael is a Hebrew name meaning "he who struggles with God", derived from the words "yiśrā" (to strive) and "el" (with God).
ISREAL
FemaleIsrael is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "God perseveres" or "God strives.
ISRIEL
MaleRare yet meaningful Hebrew given name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "God contends," symbolizing resilience and triumph over adversity. It was bestowed upon Jacob after his biblical struggle with an angel, reflecting his determination and transformation.
ISRRAEL
MaleThe name Israel originates from Hebrew, translating to "He who strives with God," composed of "El" meaning God, and "Sara" signifying to strive or contend.
ISSA
FemaleIssa, of African origins specifically from the Fulani people, translates to 'Jesus' in Arabic.
ISSA
MaleIssa, of Arabic origin, means 'Jesus' and is often used as an alternative in Islamic tradition.
ISSAAC
MaleIsaac is a Hebrew name meaning "he will laugh," derived from the Biblical story of Abraham and Sarah's joy upon learning they would have a child late in life.
ISSABEL
FemaleCaptivating French-derived name meaning "God is my oath," popularized during the Middle Ages as a diminutive of Isabel, and associated with notable figures like Queen Isabella I of Castile.