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21 Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Iyla	Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Izel	Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Ilhan	Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Iylah	Unisex	Moonlight; Beauty; Brilliance
Ilay	Unisex	Supreme; High; Prettiest girl of the town
Ilkay	Unisex	New moon
Isan	Unisex	Happy moon; Ruler; Pouring out
Inci	Boy	Pearl
Ipek	Unisex	Silk

Idil	Girl	Complete; Perfection
Ikra	Unisex	Read; Recite; Confess
Ilayda	Unisex	Princess of the sea; Water sprite
Irem	Girl	Gardens in heaven
Ilhaan	Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Iraa	Unisex	Hero; Fern; Wind; Earth; Speech; Watchful; Peace
Idris	Unisex	Interpreter; Ardent lord
Ira	Unisex	Warrior; Period of time: To be chosen; Fern; Watchful; Enjoyment; Devoted
Ibadat	Unisex	Worship; Devotion
Inan	Unisex	To believe

Irik	Unisex	Strong; Independent; Ambitious

Infographic: Beautiful Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, 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 Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, 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.

Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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