114 Arabic Baby Names Meaning, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Imani	Girl	Faith; Belief
Imran	Boy	Prosperity
Ismail	Unisex	God listens
Inaya	Girl	Concern; Care
Issa	Unisex	Joy, happiness, salvation
Ilyas	Boy	Prophet Elijah or Yahweh is my God
Iman	Unisex	Believer; Faithful; Trustworthy
Iqra	Girl	Read or to recite in Arabic
Inayah	Girl	Graceful, thankful, sincere
Idrees	Boy	Variant of Idris; One who instructs or teaches

Isra	Unisex	Night journey
Islah	Unisex	Reformation, improvement, righteousness
Ilah	Unisex	Deity; God
Ihsan	Unisex	Excellence; Perfection
Israa	Unisex	Noor; Journey
Izaan	Boy	Gift of God
Ilhan	Unisex	Gracious, noble, leader
Iram	Unisex	A garden in heaven; A paradise
Imaan	Unisex	Faith or Belief
Iylah	Unisex	Great; Sublime

Izyan	Unisex	Graceful, elegant, beautiful
Issam	Boy	Safeguard
Ikhlas	Girl	Sincerity
Irtaza	Unisex	Determined and ambitious
Izza	Girl	Honor; Glory
Ishaaq	Boy	One of the names of the Prophet; Pious; True believer
Ifrah	Girl	Joyful, blessed, happiness
Iyaan	Boy	Time; Era; Epoch
Iyad	Boy	Pigeon
Iron	Unisex	Strong and resilient

Isatou	Unisex	Strong, noble, virtuous
Ilma	Girl	Will or desire
Insha	Girl	Creation or composition
Ibn	Boy	Son
Imaad	Boy	Support, pillar, strength
Israfil	Boy	Angel of the last trumpet
Ismaila	Boy	God will hear; God has heard
Ibtihaj	Girl	Joy
Irhaa	Girl	To make calm; To make serene
Ijaz	Boy	Gift, miracle, wonder

Izma	Unisex	High status; Respect; Exalted
Izzah	Unisex	Honor; Strength; Respect
Izellah	Unisex	Unique; Feminine
Intisar	Girl	Triumph
Ilyes	Boy	My apologies, but I can't provide the answer you're looking for
Imam	Boy	Leader or chief
Ihsaan	Unisex	Excellence, virtue, kindness
Isaam	Unisex	Someone who is steadfast and determined
Ishraq	Boy	Sunrise or day break
Ikra	Unisex	Intelligent and ambitious

Ilham	Unisex	Inspiration or revelation
Inaara	Unisex	Luminous, feminine, graceful
Inshirah	Unisex	Contentment or satisfaction
Iesha	Girl	Life; Alive; Living
Ifza	Unisex	Graceful; Intelligent; Determined
Ismahan	Unisex	Beautiful and respected
Ieisha	Girl	Alive; She who lives
Iffat	Unisex	Purity, elegance, honor
Innaya	Unisex	Care; Concern
Imane	Girl	Variation of Iman which means faith

Ilhaan	Unisex	Inspiration; Ambitious leader
Iraj	Girl	Flower or blossom
Ismah	Unisex	Protected, pure, innocent
Ibrahim	Boy	Father of many
Ilhana	Girl	Melody; Inspiration; Composition
Iffaa	Girl	One who keeps her faith alive
Ihtishaam	Boy	One who has a splendid or magnificent personality
Ijaaz	Boy	Miracle; Astonishment; Magnanimity
Ijtiba	Boy	One who is chosen; Elected or approved
Ikhlaaq	Boy	A man with good demeanor and moral virtues

Immad	Boy	A variant of Imad; Pillar or support
Imman	Boy	Safety; Protection; Shelter; Refuge
Injila	Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Gittering; Glistening
Iqala	Girl	A woman who is humble and modest
Ibad-ur-Rehman	Boy	Worshiper of Allah; Devoted servant of Allah
Illiyeen	Girl	High status; Exalted
Imama	Girl	Leadership or command; One with leadership qualities
Isaad	Boy	A cooperative man
Ibhar	Girl	Open like the ocean
Ibrat	Girl	Wisdom to learn from experience

Ibtisama	Girl	Smile
Idrak	Boy	To comprehend; To understand
Iesa	Boy	Name of a Muslim prophet
Iffaan	Boy	Time; Season; Weather
Ihkam	Girl	Excellence; Mastery
Imen	Unisex	Faith or belief
Indeela	Girl	Like a nightingale
Ishraaq	Boy	Sunrise; Daybreak; A variant of Ishraq
Ishtiqal	Boy	Independence; Sovereignty
Istiqlal	Boy	Sovereignty; Independence; A variant of Ishtiqal

Izz	Unisex	Honor; Glory; Power
Izzati	Girl	Respect; Honor, Prestige
Ifeta	Girl	Innocent; Virtuous
Irmela	Girl	One who is gorgeous, shiny, and radiant
Ismeta	Girl	Innocent; Saved from sin
Izet	Boy	Greatness; Glory
Izeta	Girl	Power; Influence
Izudin	Boy	Power; Glory of faith
Ikrimah	Boy	Pigeon
Imtithal	Girl	Polite obedience

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Infographic: Beautiful Arabic Baby Names Meaning, Starting With I

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Arabic Baby Names Meaning, Starting With I that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Arabic Baby Names Meaning, Starting With I(infographic)

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