In Hindu culture, names hold deep spiritual and cultural significance. A name is not just an identity but also carries vibrations that influence a person’s life. Many Hindu parents choose names based on astrology, numerology, and religious texts like the Vedas and Puranas. Names starting with the letter ‘I’ (इ or I) are considered auspicious, often symbolizing intelligence, strength, and divine blessings.
If you’re looking for a unique and meaningful name for your baby girl, Hindu names starting with ‘I’ offer a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. From goddess-inspired names to those rooted in nature and virtues, this list has a variety of options to suit your preferences.
| S. No. | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibbani | Fog; Honey dew |
| 2 | Ibha | Elephant |
| 3 | Ichaa | Desire |
| 4 | Ichchha | Desire |
| 5 | Ichha | Desire |
| 6 | Idai | Awakening; Love |
| 7 | Idaya | Heart; Goddess Parvati |
| 8 | Idenya | Praiseworthy |
| 9 | Idha | Intelligence; Perception; The Earth; Insight |
| 10 | Idhaya | Heart; Goddess Parvati |
| 11 | Idhika | Another name of Goddess Parvati; The Earth; Perception |
| 12 | Idhitri | One who praises; Complimentary |
| 13 | Idika | Another name of Goddess Parvati; The Earth; Perception |
| 14 | Iditri | One who praises; Complimentary |
| 15 | Iha | The Earth; Desire; Labour; Exertion; Endeavour |
| 16 | Ihina | Enthusiasm; Desire |
| 17 | Ihita | Desir; Goddess Durga; Fighter; Beauty Queen |
| 18 | Ihitha | Desire; Prize; Effort |
| 19 | Iipsitha | Desired; Wished |
| 20 | Iishka | One who has only friends and no enemies |
| 21 | Ijaya | Sacrifice; Offer; Teacher; Divine |
| 22 | Ijya | Sacrifice; Offer; Teacher; Divine |
| 23 | Iksha | Sight; Working of the senses |
| 24 | Ikshana | Sight |
| 25 | Ikshita | Visible; Beheld |
| 26 | Ikshitha | Visible; Beheld |
| 27 | Ikshu | Sugarcane |
| 28 | Ikshula | Holy river |
| 29 | Iksura | Fragrant grass |
| 30 | Ila | The Earth; Cardamom tree; Daughter of Manu; Moonlight; Turpentine tree |
| 31 | Ilakkiya | Creativity |
| 32 | Ilakshi | Beautiful eyes |
| 33 | Ilampirai | Young crescent |
| 34 | Ilavalagi | Young and beautiful |
| 35 | Ilavenil | Spring; Youthful |
| 36 | Ilesha | Queen of the earth |
| 37 | Ilika | Earth; Transitory; Very intelligent |
| 38 | Ilina | Very intelligent |
| 39 | Ilisha | King of the Earth; Queen of the Earth |
| 40 | Illisha | Queen of the earth |
| 41 | Ilma | Novel |
| 42 | Ilvaka | Defending the earth |
| 43 | Ilvika | Defending the earth |
| 44 | Imaani | Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest; Truthful |
| 45 | Imara | Female version of Imre |
| 46 | Imla | Whom God will fill up |
| 47 | Impana | Girl with a melodious voice |
| 48 | Ina | Mother; Strong; The Sun; Ruler |
| 49 | Inaki | Warmth feeling |
| 50 | Inakshi | Sharp eyed |
| 51 | Inchar | Sweet voice |
| 52 | Inchara | Sweet voice |
| 53 | Indali | Powerful; To ascend; To gain power |
| 54 | Indarupini | Name of Goddess Gayatri |
| 55 | Indhu | The Moon; Nectar or Soma |
| 56 | Indhumathi | Full Moon; The person with knowledge as the Moon |
| 57 | Indhusri | Lakshmi |
| 58 | Indira | Goddess Lakshmi; Bestower of prosperity; Consort of Vishnu |
| 59 | Indiya | Knowledgeable |
| 60 | Indradhevi | Excellent; First; God of the skies |
| 61 | Indraja | Daughter of Lord Indra |
| 62 | Indrakshi | One with beautiful eyes |
| 63 | Indrani | Consort of Lord Indra |
| 64 | Indrasena | The Army of Indra |
| 65 | Indratha | Power and dignity of Lord Indra |
| 66 | Indrayani | The name of a sacred river |
| 67 | Indreesha | Having control upon all abilities |
| 68 | Indrina | Deep |
| 69 | Indu | The Moon; Nectar or Soma |
| 70 | Indubala | Little Moon |
| 71 | Indudala | Crescent Moon |
| 72 | Induja | Narmada river; Born of the Moon |
| 73 | Indukala | Digit of the Moon |
| 74 | Indulala | Moonlight |
| 75 | Indulekha | The Moon |
| 76 | Induma | The Moon |
| 77 | Indumathi | Full Moon; The person with knowledge as the Moon |
| 78 | Indumati | Full Moon; The person with knowledge as the Moon |
| 79 | Indumauli | Moon crested |
| 80 | Indumukhi | With moonlike face |
| 81 | Induprabha | Moon rays |
| 82 | Indusheetala | Cool like the Moon |
| 83 | Indushree | Lord Chandra (Moon) |
| 84 | Indusseetala | Cool like the Moon |
| 85 | Inia | Sweet |
| 86 | Inika | Little Earth; Diminutive for the Earth |
| 87 | Iniya | Sweet |
| 88 | Inka | Foremost one |
| 89 | Inkurali | Sweet voice |
| 90 | Insuvai | A common name given for all sweets, Generally it means sweet |
| 91 | Inu | Attractive |
| 92 | Ipsa | Desire; Iksha |
| 93 | Ipsha | Desire; Iksha |
| 94 | Ipshita | Goddess Lakshmi; Desired |
| 95 | Ipsita | Goddess Lakshmi; Desired |
| 96 | Ira | A devoted one; Tender; Woman of Magdala; To be present in latent |
| 97 | Iraa | Pleasing |
| 98 | Iraja | Daughter of wind |
| 99 | Iravati | Lightening; Ravi river |
| 100 | Irika | Dimunitive for the earth |
| 101 | Irisha | Speech |
| 102 | Irit | Daffodil |
| 103 | Irshita | Goddess Saraswati |
| 104 | Isai | Music |
| 105 | Isaya | Fearless |
| 106 | Isha | Consort of Goddess Radha, Another name of Lord Ganesh |
| 107 | Ishaa | Goddess Parvati; Purity; Gift from God; One who protects |
| 108 | Ishaana | Rich; Ruler; Another name for Durga |
| 109 | Ishana | Rich; Ruler; Another name for Durga |
| 110 | Ishani | Consort of Lord Shiva, Close to God; Name of Goddess Durga |
| 111 | Ishanika | Fulfilling desire; Belonging to the Northeast; Satisfying |
| 112 | Ishanvi | Goddess Parvati; Goddess of knowledge |
| 113 | Ishanya | East; Northeast |
| 114 | Ishara | Protection of Hari |
| 115 | Ishavari | Divine |
| 116 | Isheeta | Mastery; Wealth; Superior; Desired; Eminence |
| 117 | Ishi | Goddess Durga; Rock; Salvation |
| 118 | Ishika | An arrow; Dart; One who achieves; Paintbrush; Daughter of God |
| 119 | Ishita | Mastery; Wealth; Superior; Desired; Eminence |
| 120 | Ishitha | Mastery; Wealth; Superior; Desired; Eminence |
| 121 | Ishka | One who has only friends and no enemies |
| 122 | Ishmika | Dream; God’s Flower |
| 123 | Ishmita | Lover of God; Friend of God |
| 124 | Ishra | Related to God; Travel by night |
| 125 | Ishta | Beloved; Another name of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi |
| 126 | Ishtaa | Beloved; Another name of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi |
| 127 | Ishti | God’s Sister; Group of God |
| 128 | Ishu | Angel sweet lovely beautiful |
| 129 | Ishvi | Saraswati ji; Goddess of knowledge |
| 130 | Ishwari | Goddess |
| 131 | Ishwarya | God’s prosperity |
| 132 | Ishwika | Smooth snow |
| 133 | Ishya | Spring |
| 134 | Isiri | Ishwary |
| 135 | Isita | Mastery; Wealth; Superior; Desired; Eminence |
| 136 | Ismita | Lover of God; Friend of God |
| 137 | Isshu | Radiant; Another name of the Sun |
| 138 | Iswarya | God’s prosperity |
| 139 | Itika | Endless |
| 140 | Itishree | Start |
| 141 | Itkila | Fragrant |
| 142 | Ivaanka | God is gracious |
| 143 | Ivanshika | Grace of God |
| 144 | Iyalisai | Music |
| 145 | Iyla | Moonlight |
| 146 | Izumi | Water Spring |
Conclusion
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a special and thoughtful process. Hindu names starting with ‘I’ carry rich meanings, cultural depth, and positive energy. Whether you prefer a traditional, spiritual, or modern name, this list provides plenty of beautiful options.
May your little one’s name bring her happiness, success, and divine blessings throughout her life!