Female Names That Starts With The Letter "I"
Iberia
Often associated with the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal.
Ibtihaj
Means “joy” in Arabic and is known for Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer and Olympic medalist.
Ibtisam
An Arabic name meaning “smile.”
Icelyn
A modern name possibly inspired by the word “ice” and the popularity of names ending in “lyn.”
Icelynn
A variant of Icelyn, suggesting a wintry, crystalline beauty.
Ida
A name of Germanic origin meaning “industrious one.”
Idabelle
A blend of Ida and the common name suffix “belle,” meaning beautiful.
Idalia
Derived from the Greek place name Idalion, and also associated with the sun god Apollo.
Idalina
A diminutive form of Ida, adding a feminine “-lina” suffix.
Idaline
Similar to Idalina, it’s a more modern creation giving a twist to the name Ida.
Idara
An Ibibio name meaning “joy” or “happiness.”
Idelia
Likely a modern name with no specific origin, possibly inspired by names like Adelia.
Idelle
A rare name, perhaps a variant of Idella, which is possibly a blend of Ida and Ella.
Idetta
A diminutive form of Ida, suggesting a small or beloved person.
Idina
Popularized by actress and singer Idina Menzel, it is a variant of the name Edina.
Idony
From Old Norse Iðunn, the goddess of spring and youth in Norse mythology.
Idra
In Aramaic, it means “fig tree,” and is also known from Jewish mystical texts.
Ieasha
A variant of Aisha, an Arabic name meaning “living” or “life.”
Iekika
A Hawaiian form of Jessica, meaning “God beholds.”
Iesha
A variant of Aisha, meaning “life” in Arabic.
Ife
In the Yoruba language, it means “love.”
Ifigenia
A Spanish and Portuguese form of Iphigenia, a name from Greek mythology.
Ifrah
An Arabic name meaning “to make happy.”
Iftin
Means “light” in Somali.
Iggy
Often a nickname for longer names beginning with “Ig,” such as Ignatius.
Ignacia
The female form of Ignatius, derived from the Latin for “fiery one.”
Igraine
The mother of King Arthur in Arthurian legend.
Ihita
Means “desire” in Sanskrit.
Ihsan
An Arabic name meaning “perfection” or “excellence.”
Ijeoma
An Igbo name meaning “good journey.”
Ijlal
An Arabic name meaning “respect” or “honor.”
Ikra
A variant of Iqra, meaning “to read” in Arabic.
Ikram
An Arabic name meaning “honor” or “hospitality.”
Ikran
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to Ikram.
Ila
A Sanskrit name meaning “earth” or “speech.”
Ilaf
A name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic.
Ilah
An Arabic name meaning “deity” or “god.”
Ilani
A name meaning “my tree” in Hebrew.
Ilaria
The Italian form of Hilary, meaning “cheerful” or “happy.”
Ilayda
A Turkish name that refers to a water fairy.
Ilayna
A modern name, possibly an elaboration of Ilana or a variant of Elena.
Ilda
A short form of names ending in “-ilda,” like Brunhilda.
Ilean
A variant spelling of Eileen, which is a form of Helen, meaning “light.”
Ileana
A Romanian name possibly derived from Helena, meaning “light” or “bright.”
Ileane
A variant of Ileana, with the same potential origins and meaning.
Ileanna
Another variant of Ileana, emphasizing the ending “anna.”
Ilena
A variant of Elena, which is of Greek origin meaning “torch” or “beautiful.”
Ilene
A modern English name, possibly a variant of Eileen or a combination of Ila and Irene.
Ili
Could be a short form of Iliana, meaning “from Troy” in Greek.
Iliad
Inspired by the epic Greek poem attributed to Homer.
Iliana
A Greek name meaning “of Troy” or “sunshine.”
Ilianna
A variant of Iliana, with a double ‘n’ for emphasis.
Iliara
A name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Ilaria.
Ilina
A Slavic name meaning “sun ray” or “shining light.”
Ilinka
A diminutive form of Ilina in some Slavic languages.
Ilisa
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Elisa.
Ilit
A Hebrew name meaning “the best” or “the highest.”
Ilithyia
The Greek goddess of childbirth and labor pains, also spelled Eileithyia.
Iliyah
A variant of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning “My God is Yahweh.”
Ilka
A Hungarian diminutive of Ilona, which is a form of Helen.
Illa
A Catalan variant of Ella or a short form of names like Priscilla.
Illia
A variant of Ilia, which is the East Slavic form of Elijah.
Illiana
A variant of Iliana, meaning “from Troy” or “sunshine.”
Illianna
A more embellished form of Illiana, with the same Greek origins.
Illyana
A variant of Iliana, with a ‘y’ added for a modern twist.
Illyria
Named after an ancient region in the western Balkans, also known from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”
Ilma
A name of German origin meaning “resolute protector.”
Ilona
A Hungarian form of Helen, meaning “light” or “beautiful.”
Ilse
A German diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning “pledged to God.”
Ily
A short and sweet name, possibly a diminutive of
Ilyana
A variant of Iliana, which means “from Troy” or “sunshine” in Greek.
Ilyse
Possibly a modern variant of Elise, a French diminutive of Elisabeth.
Ilyssa
A variant of Alyssa, possibly derived from the name of the alyssum flower or from Greek meaning “rational.”
Imaculada
A Spanish name meaning “immaculate,” referring to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Imala
A Native American name meaning “strong-minded.”
Imalda
A rare name, possibly an Italian variant of the Germanic name Irmhild.
Iman
An Arabic name meaning “faith” or “belief.”
Imane
A French variant of Iman, with the same meaning of “faith.”
Imani
The Swahili word for “faith,” also used as a name.
Imara
A Swahili name meaning “strong” or “resolute.”
Imelda
An Old High German name meaning “universal battle.”
Imen
A name of uncertain origin, it could be a variant of Iman or a separate Arabic name meaning “faith.”
Imena
A name that is possibly derived from the same roots as Iman, meaning “faith.”
Immaculada
A variant spelling of Imaculada, meaning “immaculate” in Spanish.
Immaculata
A Latinized form of Immaculada, also referring to the Immaculate Conception.
Immaculate
Directly derived from the English word “immaculate,” symbolizing purity.
Immanuela
A feminine form of Immanuel, a Hebrew name meaning “God is with us.”
Imogen
From Shakespeare’s play “Cymbeline,” possibly derived from the Celtic name Innogen meaning “maiden.”
Imogene
A variant spelling of Imogen.
Imra
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to the Arabic name Amira, meaning “leader” or “princess.”
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Ina
A diminutive of names ending in -ina, or a standalone name meaning “mother” in several languages.
Inaaya
An Arabic name meaning “gift of God” or “care.”
Inanna
The Sumerian goddess of love, beauty, sex, and war.
Inara
In Hittite mythology, Inara was the goddess of the wild animals of the steppe.
Inari
Named after the Japanese kami (spirit) associated with fertility, rice, tea, and foxes.
Inas
An Arabic name meaning “friendliness” or “sociability.”
Inaya
An Arabic name meaning “care” or “concern.”
Inayah
A variant of Inaya, with the same meaning of “care” or “concern.”
Inda
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names like Rosinda or a variant of India.
Indah
Means “beautiful” in Indonesian and Malay.
Indalia
A name that appears to be a modern invention, possibly inspired by the name India and the suffix “-alia.”
Inde
A name of uncertain meaning, it could be a short form of names like Indira or an independent name.
Indi
A short form of India or Indiana, or a name inspired by the word “independent.”
India
A name taken from the country, symbolizing exotic beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Indiana
A name derived from the U.S. state, meaning “land of the Indians.”
Indiara
A name that combines India with the popular suffix “-ara.”
Indigo
Named after the deep blue dye, it symbolizes deep intuition and perception.
Indira
A Sanskrit name meaning “beauty,” and another name for Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Indra
The name of the ancient Hindu warrior god of the sky and rain.
Indre
A Lithuanian name related to Indra, or a river in France.
Ines
A Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, meaning “pure” or “holy.”
Inesa
A variant of Ines, with the same meaning of “pure” or “holy.”
Inessa
Another variant of Ines, also meaning “pure” or “holy.”
Ineta
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or a variant of names like Ines.
Inez
A Spanish variant of Agnes, meaning “pure” or “chaste.”
Inga
A name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the name of the Norse god Ing.
Inge
A short form of names beginning with “Ing-,” related to the Norse god of fertility and peace.
Ingeborg
A Scandinavian name meaning “protection of Ing,” referring to the Norse deity.
Inger
A Scandinavian name derived from the Norse god Ing and “arr,” meaning warrior.
Ingri
Possibly a variant of Ingrid, meaning “beautiful” or “fair.”
Ingrid
A Scandinavian name meaning “beautiful” or “fair,” derived from the Norse god Ing.
Ingrida
A Lithuanian form of Ingrid, with the same meaning.
Inika
A name of uncertain origin, it may be a modern invented name.
Inka
A name possibly derived from the ancient South American civilization or a variant of Inga.
Inmaculada
Another variant of Imaculada, meaning “immaculate” in Spanish.
Inna
A Russian diminutive of names ending in “-ina,” or possibly derived from the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna.
Inoa
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly a modern invention.
Inoke
A Fijian name, it could be a variant of Enoch, which means “dedicated” in Hebrew.
Io
In Greek mythology, Io is a mortal priestess who was loved by Zeus.
Ioana
The Romanian form of Joanna, meaning “God is gracious.”
Iola
A Greek name meaning “violet”; also a Welsh name meaning “worthy lord.”
Iolaire
A Scottish Gaelic name meaning “eagle.”
Iolana
A Hawaiian name meaning “to soar like an eagle.”
Iolanda
A variant of Yolanda, possibly meaning “violet flower” in Greek.
Iolande
Another variant of Yolanda, with the same potential meaning
Iolani
A Hawaiian name meaning “royal hawk.”
Iolanta
A Slavic form of Yolanda, meaning “violet flower.”
Iolanthe
A Greek name meaning “violet flower,” made famous by a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta.
Iole
In Greek mythology, Iole was the daughter of Eurytus, king of the city Oechalia.
Ioleta
A diminutive form of Iole, meaning “violet” in Greek.
Iolite
Named after the gemstone, which is often a violet or blue color.
Iona
A Scottish name after the island Iona, known for its Christian heritage.
Ione
A Greek name meaning “violet,” a flower name.
Ionia
A region of ancient Greece, or relating to the Ionians, a Greek tribe.
Ionie
A variant of Ione, with the same meaning of “violet.”
Ionna
A variant of Ioanna, the Greek form of Joanna, meaning “God is gracious.”
Ipek
A Turkish name meaning “silk.”
Iphigenia
A Greek mythological name meaning “strong-born” or “born to strength.”
Iphigenie
A French variant of Iphigenia.
Iqra
An Arabic name meaning “to read,” the first word revealed in the Quran.
Ira
A Hebrew name meaning “watchful” and a Sanskrit name meaning “the wind.”
Iraia
A Basque name, possibly a variant of Ira.
Iraida
A Russian name, possibly a variant of Ira or related to the Greek name Hera.
Iralyn
A modern invented name with no specific meaning.
Iram
An Arabic name meaning “garden in heaven.”
Irati
A name derived from a Basque forest and sanctuary.
Iratze
A Basque name meaning “thistle.”
Iraya
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Iraia or a modern invention.
Irelyn
A modern American name, likely inspired by Ireland.
Irelynd
Another variant of Irelyn, with the same inspiration.
Irem
A Turkish name referring to a legendary garden in Persian mythology.
Irena
A Slavic form of Irene, meaning “peace.”
Irene
A Greek name meaning “peace.”
Irenea
A variant of Irene, with the same meaning of “peace.”
Irenka
A diminutive form of Irene, meaning “peace” in Slavic languages.
Irha
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially a modern creation.
Iria
A Galician name from the town of Iria Flavia in Spain.
Irida
A variant of Iris, meaning “rainbow” in Greek.
Iridessa
A modern invented name, likely inspired by the word “iridescent.”
Iridian
A name with a celestial connotation, possibly inspired by the word “iridium.”
Iridiana
A variant of Iridian, with the same possible origins.
Irin
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Irene or Irina.
Irina
A Russian form of Irene, meaning “peace.”
Irine
A variant of Irene, with the same meaning of “peace.”
Irini
The Greek form of Irene, meaning “peace.”
Iris
A Greek name meaning “rainbow” and the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
Irisa
A variant of Iris, with the same meaning.
Irissa
Another variant of Iris, also meaning “rainbow.”
Irit
A Hebrew name meaning “asphodel,” a type of lily.
Irlanda
A name derived from the country Ireland, meaning “abundant land.”
Irma
A German name meaning “world” or “universal.”
Irmina
A Germanic name meaning “whole” or “universal.”
Irmtraud
A German name composed of elements meaning “whole” and “strength.”
Irna
A shorter form of Irina or a variant of Irma.
Iro
A Greek name meaning “hero.”
Iroha
From the Japanese phrase “iroha,” which is used to describe the beauty of flowers.
Iroise
A name likely derived from the Iroise Sea off the coast of Brittany, France.
Irune
A Basque name meaning “trinity.”
Isa
A name of Germanic origin, meaning “strong-willed”; also an Arabic name for Jesus.
Isabeau
A medieval French variant of Isabel.
Isabel
A Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isabelita
A diminutive form of Isabel, often used affectionately.
Isabella
An Italian variant of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isabelle
A French variant of Isabel, with the same meaning.
Isabeth
A rare variant of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isabetta
An Italian variant of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isabine
A Germanic variant of Isabel or a combination of Isabel and Sabine.
Isadora
A Greek name meaning “gift of Isis,” the Egyptian goddess.
Isadore
A variant of Isadora, with the same meaning.
Isafel
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Isaiah
A Hebrew name meaning “salvation of the Lord.”
Isak
A Scandinavian form of Isaac, meaning “he will laugh.”
Isaline
A French name, possibly a combination of Isa and the suffix “-line.”
Isamar
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Isa and Mar.
Isana
A name of uncertain origin, it could be related to the Sanskrit word for “ruler.”
Isannah
A name of uncertain origin, possibly inspired by Susannah or a combination of Isa and Hannah.
Isanne
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Isane or a combination of Isa and Anne.
Isaura
A name referring to an ancient region in Asia Minor or a variant of the Greek name Isidora.
Isaure
A French variant of Isaura, with the same reference to the ancient region.
Isavella
A modern name that may combine elements of Isa with the popular suffix “-bella.”
Isaya
A variant of Isaiah, a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh is salvation.”
Isca
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the ancient British town Exeter, once known as Isca.
Iscah
A Biblical name found in Genesis, meaning “to behold” in Hebrew.
Iseabail
A Scottish Gaelic form of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isela
A modern name, possibly a variant of Gisela or a new creation.
Iselda
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Griselda or a modern invention.
Iselin
A Scandinavian name, possibly derived from the Norse name Aslaug or a place name in Norway.
Iselle
A name that appears to be a modern invention, possibly inspired by names like Isabelle.
Isemay
A medieval English name, possibly a variant of Esme or Ismay.
Iseult
An Irish name, known from the legend of Tristan and Iseult, possibly meaning “ice ruler.”
Iseut
A variant of Iseult, with the same legendary origins and possible meaning.
Isha
A Sanskrit name meaning “master” or “lord.”
Ishana
Another Sanskrit name, meaning “master” or “lord.”
Ishani
A Sanskrit name meaning “lady,” the feminine counterpart to Ishan.
Ishara
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit for “sign” or “indication.”
Ishbel
A Scottish form of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Ishi
A Japanese name meaning “stone.”
Ishika
A Sanskrit name meaning “paintbrush” or “an artist’s brush.”
Ishild
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Germanic Ishilde.
Ishita
A Sanskrit name meaning “superior” or “supreme.”
Ishma
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Ishmael, meaning “God hears” in Hebrew.
Ishtar
Named after the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and fertility.
Ishya
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Isia
A Polish variant of Isaiah, meaning “Yahweh is salvation.”
Isibeal
An Irish form of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isidora
A Greek name meaning “gift of Isis.”
Isidra
A Spanish feminine form of Isidro, derived from Isidore, meaning “gift of Isis.”
Isilee
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Isis
Named after the Egyptian goddess of life and magic.
Iskra
A Slavic name meaning “spark.”
Isla
A Scottish name referring to the island of Islay or the Spanish word for “island.”
Islah
An Arabic name meaning “reform” or “improvement.”
Isle
A variant of Isla, also referring to an island.
Isleen
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention inspired by names like Eileen.
Islene
Possibly a variant of Isleen or a modern creation.
Isley
A modern English name, possibly derived from the Old English for “hazel grove.”
Isly
A variant of Isley, with the same possible origins.
Ismahan
A variant of Iman, an Arabic name meaning “faith.”
Ismene
In Greek mythology, Ismene is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta.
Ismerai
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Ismeralda
A variant of Esmeralda, which means “emerald” in Spanish.
Ismeria
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Ismeralda or a modern creation.
Ismerie
Another variant of Ismeralda, with the same association to the gemstone.
Ismihan
A Turkish name meaning “imperial.”
Ismini
A Greek name, possibly related to Ismene, meaning “knowledgeable.”
Isobel
A Scottish variant of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isobella
A variant of Isabella, meaning “pledged to God.”
Isobelle
Another variant of Isabella, with the same meaning.
Isoke
An African name meaning “wonderful gift.”
Isolabella
A modern name that seems to combine “Isola,” meaning “island,” with “bella,” meaning “beautiful.”
Isolde
A German name, possibly meaning “ice ruler,” known from the Tristan and Isolde legend.
Isolena
A name that appears to be a modern invention, perhaps inspired by Isolde.
Isolt
A variant of Isolde, with the same legendary origins and possible meaning.
Isra
An Arabic name meaning “nocturnal journey,” referring to the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
Israa
A variant of Isra, with the same meaning.
Issa
An Arabic name for Jesus, also a Japanese name meaning “one sand.”
Issie
A diminutive form of names like Isabelle or Isadora.
Issoria
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Istas
A Native American name meaning “snow.”
Isthar
A variant of Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess.
Isura
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or variant of Isaura.
Ita
A short form of names like Itala or an Irish name meaning “thirsty.”
Itala
A name meaning “from Italy.”
Italia
The Italian and Latin name for Italy.
Italina
A name that could be a feminine form of Italiano or a modern invention.
Itamar
A Hebrew name meaning “palm island.”
Itati
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Guarani word for “stone.”
Ithaca
Named after the Greek island, home of Odysseus in Homer’s epic.
Itia
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Itidal
An Arabic name meaning “”balance” or “moderation.”
Itzel
A Mayan name meaning “rainbow lady” or “star of the aurora sky.”
Iulia
The Latin form of Julia, meaning “youthful” or “downy-bearded.”
Iuliana
A Romanian form of Juliana, meaning “youthful.”
Iune
A Basque name, meaning “June” or possibly related to the Basque word for “desire.”
Iva
A Slavic name derived from the word “iva,” meaning “willow tree,” or a short form of Ivana.
Ivana
The feminine form of Ivan, meaning “God is gracious” in Slavic languages.
Ivanka
A diminutive form of Ivana, popular in Slavic countries.
Ivanna
Another variant of Ivana, with the same meaning.
Ivarna
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention inspired by Ivana.
Ivelina
A Bulgarian name, possibly a variant of Evelina.
Ivelisse
A modern name, possibly a variant of the French name Yvelise or a combination of Iva and Elise.
Ivena
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Ivana or a modern invention.
Ivette
The French form of Yvette, a feminine variant of Yves, meaning “yew.”
Iviana
A name that could be a variant of Ivana or a modern invention.
Ivie
A variant of Ivy or a diminutive form of Ivana.
Ivka
A diminutive form of Ivana, common in Slavic countries.
Ivona
A Slavic form of Yvonne, meaning “yew.”
Ivonne
A German and French variant of Yvonne, with the same meaning.
Ivy
Named after the evergreen climbing plant, symbolizing fidelity and eternity.
Iwona
A Polish form of Yvonne, meaning “yew.”
Ixchel
A Mayan goddess of the moon, love, and fertility.
Iya
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Russian name Iya or a variant of Aya.
Iyabo
A Yoruba name meaning “mother has come back,” referring to the belief in reincarnation.
Iyana
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention combining elements from popular names.
Iyanna
A variant of Iyana, with the same uncertain origin.
Iyar
A Hebrew name meaning “light” or referring to the second month of the Jewish calendar.
Iyari
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention.
Iylah
A variant of Iyla or Ayla, possibly meaning “moonlight” or “halo of light around the moon.”
Izabel
A variant of Isabel, meaning “pledged to God.”
Izabela
A Polish, Czech, and Slovak form of Isabel, with the same meaning.
Izabella
A Hungarian and Polish variant of Isabella, meaning “pledged to God.”
Izabelle
A variant of Isabelle, with the same meaning.
Izara
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or related to the Basque word for “star,” “izar.”
Izarra
A Basque name meaning “star.”
Izel
A name of Nahuatl origin, meaning “unique.”
Izolda
A Polish and Russian form of Isolde, possibly meaning “ice ruler.”
Izora
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Isaura or a modern invention.
Izzie
A diminutive form of names like Isabel or Isadora.
Izzy
Another diminutive form of Isabel or Isadora, commonly used as a nickname.
