33 Japanese Baby Names Meaning, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Imari	Unisex	Exotic, vibrant, porcelain
Inari	Unisex	Finnish goddess of fertility and agriculture
Izen	Unisex	Word; Saying
Itachi	Boy	Weasel, Witty, Observer
Imoni	Unisex	Faith
Issei	Boy	First-born or life
Izetta	Girl	Strong-willed; Powerful
Ichiro	Unisex	First son, first born
Izumi	Unisex	Spring, fountain
Issey	Unisex	Gracious, strong, determined

Itsuki	Boy	Tree
Ichigo	Unisex	Strawberry or one with a cheerful spirit
Iori	Unisex	Fragrant weaving; Weaving with colors
Inori	Unisex	Prayer or wish
Ima	Unisex	Present; Now; Short for Immaculada; Immaculate
Ichika	Unisex	First flower
Iroha	Unisex	Japanese alphabet, first step
Isana	Unisex	Gift from God
Iwa	Girl	Yew; Eve
Iga	Boy	Strong warrior

Ino	Boy	Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture
Ika	Unisex	Fish; Squid
Iro	Unisex	Peaceful
Inuyasha	Boy	Dog; Demon
Izaya	Unisex	God is my salvation
Inu	Unisex	Dog
Iku	Unisex	Death; To live
Immi	Unisex	Work; Labor
Iroh	Boy	Fire; Wise; Mentor
Izuku	Boy	Inheriting the future

Illumi	Unisex	To light up; Illuminate
Itsumi	Unisex	Joyful; Beautiful; Peace
Iyu	Girl	Anxious; Apprehensive

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