This list includes 47 Asian girl names that start with I, from “Ibtihaj” to “Izumi”. It spans West, South, East, Southeast, and Central Asia, showing varied sounds and meanings.
Asian girl names that start with I are female given names used across Asia, rooted in diverse languages and traditions. Notable examples like “Ibtihaj” and “Izumi” reflect Arabic and Japanese naming histories.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, Meaning, Alternate spellings, and Source.
Name: The written form of each name; you can scan this to check spelling and decide how it looks and sounds.
Origin: The country or language where the name originates, helping you understand cultural context and regional usage.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide shows how to pronounce the name so you can say it confidently and accurately.
Meaning: A concise definition or linguistic root that explains the name’s sense and cultural or symbolic associations.
Alternate spellings: Common variants and transliterations help you find related forms or adapt spelling across different scripts and languages.
Source: A brief citation or note indicating where the name and its meaning are recorded, useful if you want to read more.
Asian girl names that start with I
| Name | Origin/Country | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isha | India | EE-sha (ˈiːʃə) | one who protects; the supreme |
| Ishani | India | ish-AH-nee (ɪʃˈɑːni) | consort of Shiva; close to goddess Durga |
| Ishika | India | ISH-ka (ˈɪʃkə) | paintbrush; sacred arrow; desire |
| Ishita | India | ISH-ee-ta (ɪˈʃiːtə) | desire, mastery, longed-for |
| Ishana | India | ish-AH-na (ɪʃˈɑːnə) | ruler, rich; name tied to Shiva (used for girls) |
| Ishwari | India | ish-WAH-ree (ɪʃˈwɑːri) | goddess, female divine |
| Indira | India | in-DEE-ra (ɪnˈdɪrə) | beauty; goddess Lakshmi |
| Indu | India | IN-doo (ˈɪnduː) | moon |
| Indrani | India | in-DRAH-nee (ɪnˈdrɑːni) | queen of Indra; goddess |
| Ila | India | EE-la (ˈiːlə) | earth; daughter of Manu |
| Ira | India | EE-ra (ˈiːrə) | watchful; also name of goddess Saraswati |
| Iravati | India | ih-rah-VAH-tee (ɪrəˈvɑːti) | river; mythological mother of elephants |
| Indri | Indonesia | in-DREE (ɪnˈdri) | divine, related to Indra; goddess-like |
| Indah | Indonesia | IN-dah (ˈɪndɑː) | beautiful |
| Intan | Indonesia, Malay | IN-tan (ˈɪntæn) | diamond |
| Ika | Indonesia | EE-ka (ˈiːkə) | short form/nickname; often used as given name |
| Ita | Indonesia | EE-tah (ˈiːtɑː) | diminutive or affectionate short name |
| Irawati | Indonesia | ee-rah-WAH-tee (iːrəˈwɑːti) | possessor of the Iravati river; mythic river name |
| Izumi | Japan | ee-ZOO-mee (izumi) | spring, fountain |
| Isuzu | Japan | ee-SOO-zoo (isɯzɯ) | fifty bells |
| Ichika | Japan | EE-chee-ka (itɕika) | one thousand flowers / first flower |
| Iku | Japan | EE-koo (ˈiːku) | nurture, grow; varying kanji |
| Ikuko | Japan | EE-koo-koh (ikuko) | child of nurture (ko = child) |
| Ikumi | Japan | ee-KOO-mee (ikumi) | varies by kanji; often ‘nurturing’ or ‘beauty’ |
| Iori | Japan | ee-OH-ree (i.o.ɾi) | dwelling, weaving; unisex |
| Itsumi | Japan | its-OO-mee (itsɯmi) | varies by kanji, often ‘beauty’ or ‘harvest’ |
| Itsuko | Japan | its-OO-koh (itsɯko) | child of ‘itsu’ (varies by kanji) |
| Izanami | Japan | ee-za-NAH-mee (izana̠mi) | she who invites; creation goddess |
| Iseul | Korea | EE-seul (i.sɯl) | dew |
| Inyoung | Korea | in-YOUNG (inˈjʌŋ) | benevolence, flower of virtue (varies by hanja) |
| Inna | Korea | IN-na (inˈna) | grace; benevolence (varies by hanja) |
| Inhye | Korea | in-HYEH (inˈhje) | grace, brightness |
| Inhee | Korea | in-HEE (inˈhi) | joy, grace |
| Iman | Arabic/Persian | ih-MAN (ɪˈmɑːn) | faith, belief |
| Inaya | Arabic, South Asia | ih-NAY-ya (ɪˈnaːja) | care, concern, gift from God |
| Isra | Arabic | IS-rah (ˈɪsra) | nocturnal journey; night travel |
| Ibtisam | Arabic | ib-ti-SAM (ɪbtiˈsæm) | smile |
| Ibtihaj | Arabic | ib-ti-HAJ (ɪbtiˈhædʒ) | joy, exultation |
| Iqra | Arabic, Pakistan | ik-RAH (ɪkˈraː) | to read; recite (Quranic root) |
| Ilham | Arabic, Persian | il-HAM (ɪlˈham) | inspiration, revelation |
| Irem | Turkey | EE-rem (iˈɾem) | garden in paradise |
| Ipek | Turkey | EE-pek (iˈpek) | silk |
| Inci | Turkey | IN-jee (ˈindʒi) | pearl |
| Ilayda | Turkey | ih-LAY-dah (iˈlajda) | mythical water nymph, sea maiden |
| Inara | Central Asia, Turkic | ih-NAH-rah (ɪˈnɑːrə) | ray of light; illuminating |
| Iroda | Uzbekistan | ee-ROH-dah (iˈroːda) | desire, will |
| Idil | Turkey, Central Asia | ih-DEEL (ɪˈdiːl) | river; poetic name |
Descriptions
Isha
Very common Hindu girls’ name; linked to goddess energy. Alt. spelling Ishaa. (Source: Sanskrit/Hindi).
Ishani
Popular in India and Nepal; modern use for girls. Alt. spelling Ishanee. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Ishika
Widespread Indian name for girls, often seen in Marathi, Bengali and Hindi speakers. Alt. spellings Ishika. (Indic languages).”
Ishita
Common South Asian feminine name; used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Ishana
Occasional feminine name in India and Nepal; varies by region and script. (Sanskrit).”
Ishwari
Used for girls in India; alt. spelling Ishvari. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Indira
Historic and popular Indian name (e.g., Indira Gandhi). Found across South Asia. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Indu
Classical Sanskrit name used in India; also appears in other South Asian languages. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Indrani
Mythological and literary name for women in India; formal and classical usage. (Sanskrit).”
Ila
Ancient Vedic name for girls, used in India and Nepal. Alt. Ilaa. (Sanskrit).”
Ira
Short, popular South Asian female name; also used internationally. (Sanskrit/Hindi).”
Iravati
Classical mythological name found in Sanskrit literature; used in India. (Sanskrit).”
Indri
Common Indonesian female name and short form for longer names like Indrani. (Indonesian/Javanese).”
Indah
Popular female name in Indonesia and Malaysia; used as standalone or part of longer names. (Malay/Indonesian).”
Intan
Widely used in Indonesia and Malaysia for girls; poetic and common. (Malay/Indonesian).”
Ika
Common Indonesian female short name and nickname; may be diminutive of many names. (Indonesian).”
Ita
Used in Indonesia as a familiar given name or nickname. (Indonesian).”
Irawati
Used in Indonesia, borrowed from Sanskrit epic tradition. Alt. Irawati. (Sanskrit/Indonesian).”
Izumi
Well-known Japanese feminine name; written 泉 and other kanji. (Japanese).”
Isuzu
Traditional Japanese female name and place name; appears in poetry and pop culture. (Japanese).”
Ichika
Modern, popular Japanese girl’s name; written with various kanji like 一花. (Japanese).”
Iku
Short Japanese feminine name or stem in longer names (Ikuko, Ikumi). (Japanese).”
Ikuko
Traditional female name ending in -ko; common in older generations. (Japanese).”
Ikumi
Modern Japanese feminine name; meaning depends on kanji chosen. (Japanese).”
Iori
Used for girls and boys; modern and stylish for girls. (Japanese).”
Itsumi
Feminine Japanese name with multiple kanji possibilities. (Japanese).”
Itsuko
Traditional female name with -ko suffix; used in Japan. (Japanese).”
Izanami
Ancient Shinto goddess of creation; used in literature and names. (Shinto/Japanese).”
Iseul
Modern Korean feminine name often chosen for poetic meaning. (Korean).”
Inyoung
Common Korean female name; meaning changes with hanja characters. (Korean).”
Inna
Used in Korea as In-na (also appears in other cultures); meaning depends on hanja. (Korean).”
Inhye
Traditional Korean female name; various hanja spellings possible. (Korean).”
Inhee
Common Korean feminine name; romanized In-hee or Inhui. (Korean).”
Iman
Widely used across West and Central Asia among Muslim communities. Alt. Imaan. (Arabic/Persian).”
Inaya
Popular feminine name in Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities. (Arabic).”
Isra
Religious reference (Isra of the Prophet); used as a female name in West Asia. (Arabic).”
Ibtisam
Common female name across Arabic-speaking countries and in South Asia. Alt. Ibtasam. (Arabic).”
Ibtihaj
Female Arabic name; known internationally via public figures. (Arabic).”
Iqra
Popular Muslim feminine name in South Asia and the Middle East. (Arabic).”
Ilham
Used for girls (and unisex) in West, Central and South Asia; also Turkish usage. (Arabic/Persian).”
Irem
Turkish feminine name referencing paradise gardens; common in modern Turkey. (Turkish).”
Ipek
Popular Turkish female name; spelled İpek in Turkish. (Turkish).”
Inci
Traditional Turkish feminine name; often spelled İnci. (Turkish).”
Ilayda
Modern Turkish female name of mythic origin. Alt. spelling İlayda. (Turkish).”
Inara
Used among Turkic-speaking communities in Central Asia and the Caucasus. (Turkic).”
Iroda
Common Uzbek feminine name with Persian/Sanskrit roots in usage. (Uzbek).”
Idil
Used in Turkish and Turkic contexts as a feminine given name. (Turkic/Turkish).