156 Arabic Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ismael	Boy	God hears
Imran	Boy	Exalted nation
Ivaan	Boy	God is gracious; Ruler
Ismail	Unisex	God listens
Inaya	Girl	Concern; Care
Inaaya	Girl	Care; Concern
Issa	Unisex	God is salvation; God saves
Inara	Unisex	Illumination; Ray of light; Heaven sent
Ilyas	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Iyanna	Girl	Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious

Iman	Unisex	To be faithful
Izan	Unisex	Strong; Enduring; Obedient
Iqra	Girl	Read; To recite; Confess
Inayah	Girl	Care; Concern
Idrees	Boy	Interpreter; Studious; Smart; Ardent lord
Isa	Girl	Ice; Jesus; Yahweh is salvation; My God is an oath
Ilyana	Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Isra	Unisex	Night journey
Izhaan	Boy	Master; Lord; Obedient
Islah	Unisex	Island; Improvement

Ilah	Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Ihsan	Unisex	Charity; Kindness
Imari	Unisex	Garment; Hemp; To live long; Faith
Israa	Unisex	To travel at night
Izaan	Boy	Acceptance; Obedience
Ismaeel	Boy	God has heard
Iram	Unisex	Toss; To Throw off
Imaan	Unisex	Faith; To be faithful
Iylah	Unisex	Moonlight; Beauty; Brilliance
Irfan	Girl	Knowledge; Awareness; Learning

Izyan	Unisex	Wise
Imad	Boy	Pillar; Support; Mainstay
Issam	Boy	Security; Pledge
Ikhlas	Girl	Purity; Devotion; Faithfulness; Sincerity
Inarah	Girl	Ray of light; Heaven sent
Irtaza	Unisex	Determined and ambitious
Izza	Girl	Honor; Power; Strength
Ishaaq	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Isam	Unisex	Security; Pledge
Imon	Unisex	Faithful

Ifrah	Girl	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Ibtisam	Girl	Smile
Izara	Girl	Star; Fire; Roar
Izhan	Boy	Precious; Obedient
Iyaan	Boy	Time; Era; Epoch
Iyad	Boy	To support; To reinforce
Idrissa	Unisex	Ardent lord; Interpreter
Issah	Unisex	God is salvation; God saves
Irha	Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Isatou	Unisex	Living; Alive

Iskander	Boy	Defending men
Izna	Girl	Light; Energy
Insha	Girl	Creation; Composition; Construction
Ifra	Unisex	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Ikram	Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Ibn	Boy	Son
Imaad	Boy	Support; Pillar
Israfil	Boy	Angel who will blow the trum
Iyaad	Unisex	Generous; To support
Ismaila	Boy	God will hear

Ibtihaj	Girl	Joy
Irhaa	Girl	To make calm; To tranquilize
Insiya	Girl	Humanity
Ijaz	Boy	Miracle; Inimitability
Irsa	Unisex	Rainbow
Izzah	Unisex	Powerful
Intisar	Girl	Triumph; Victory; Revenge
Ismet	Boy	Safeguarding
Ishak	Boy	He who laughs, God will laugh
Izhar	Unisex	Declaration; Statement

Imtiaz	Unisex	Distinction; Superiority
Ilyes	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Imam	Boy	Leader; One who leads others in prayers
Ihsaan	Unisex	Charity; Kindness
Isaam	Unisex	Security; Pledge
Izra	Unisex	Star; Night journey
Ishraq	Boy	Sunrise; Illumination
Ikra	Unisex	Read; Recite; Confess
Ilham	Unisex	Inspiration
Inaara	Unisex	Illumination; Ray of light; Chaste; Lamb

Insiyah	Unisex	Humanity
Izzi	Unisex	Honor; Strength; God is my oath
Israt	Unisex	Night journey
Inshirah	Unisex	Relief; Open; Relaxation; Cheer
Iesha	Girl	Life; Alive; Living
Ifza	Unisex	Protective angel
Imana	Unisex	To be faithful; Hand; To magnetize
Ismahan	Unisex	Seeker of excellence; Supreme
Ieisha	Girl	Alive; She who lives
Inas	Unisex	Friendliness

Imala	Unisex	Strong-minded; Inclination
Iffat	Unisex	Forgive; Excuse
Innaya	Unisex	Care; Concern
Illah	Unisex	God; Strong; Flower
Imane	Girl	Faithful; Devoted to God
Ilea	Unisex	Noble; High class; People who live in Illiyyeen
Isma	Unisex	God will hear
Ismah	Unisex	Protection
Ibrahim	Boy	Father of many
Inayat	Boy	Care; Concern

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Infographic: Special Arabic Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Arabic Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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