Here you’ll find 22 Strong girl names that start with I that begin with I, organized from “Iara” to “Izzah”. Many names here come from diverse languages and carry meanings of strength, leadership, or resilience, useful for parents and writers.
Strong girl names that start with I are given names beginning with the letter I. Many come from traditions that celebrate courage or leadership, such as “Inez” or “Isabella”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
Name: The exact name as commonly written; you use it to browse options and check if it fits your tastes.
Origin: Notes the language or culture the name comes from, helping you assess heritage and historical context.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide so you know how the name sounds and how others might say it.
Meaning: A concise definition of the name’s usual interpretation, helping you choose names with the strength themes you want.
Notes: Brief variant forms, famous bearers, or cultural usage notes that give useful background for your decision.
Strong girl names that start with I
Name
Origin
Pronunciation
Meaning
Iphigenia
Greek
ih-FIJ-en-ee-ah
strong-born
Ishtar
Akkadian/Mesopotamian
IS-tar
goddess of war and love; power
Isis
Egyptian
EYE-sis
goddess of magic and kingship
Isidora
Greek/Egyptian
ih-SIH-dor-ah
gift of Isis
Isadora
Greek/Egyptian
ih-SAH-dor-ah
gift of Isis
Imelda
Germanic (Old High German)
ih-MEL-dah
universal battle; battle-ready
Imara
Swahili/Arabic
ih-MAH-rah
strong; resolute; steadfast
Isha
Sanskrit/Hindi
EE-shah or ih-SHAH
female ruler; powerful
Indira
Sanskrit/Hindu
in-DEE-rah
associated with Indra; powerful leader
Iolana
Hawaiian
ee-oh-LAH-nah
to soar; royal hawk
Iara
Tupi-Guarani/Brazilian
ee-AH-rah
lady of the water; powerful spirit
Inara
Hittite/Hurrian
ih-NAH-rah
huntress goddess; protector
Irma
Germanic
UR-mah or IR-mah
whole; mighty; great
Irmina
Germanic
ir-MEE-nah
great, whole; powerful
Ida
Germanic
EYE-dah
labor; industrious; strong-working
Iset
Egyptian
ee-SET
she of the throne; powerful goddess
Iskra
Slavic
IS-krah
spark; fiery energy
Ixchel
Maya
eeks-CHEL or ik-SHELL
goddess of medicine and childbirth
Izanami
Japanese (Shinto)
ee-zah-NAH-mee
she who invites; creator goddess
Izzah
Arabic
ih-ZAH or IZ-zah
honor; might; glory
Ivette
French/Spanish
ih-VET or ee-VET
yew (archer); martial association
Isolde
Old German/Celtic
ih-SOHL-deh or ih-SOLD
(debated) possibly “ice” + “battle” or noble lady
Descriptions
Iphigenia
Ancient Greek name meaning “born to strength”; protagonist in tragedies, evokes noble sacrifice and inner resilience.
Ishtar
Major Mesopotamian deity associated with war, political power and fertility; name carries warrior-goddess authority.
Isis
Ancient Egyptian goddess of magic, protection and royal power; historically used as a personal name, evokes protective authority.
Isidora
Greek name meaning “gift of Isis”; links to powerful Egyptian goddess and classical-era bearers, conveys sacred strength.
Isadora
Variant of Isidora popularized in English; evokes artistic strength (e.g., dancer Isadora Duncan) and mythic power.
Imelda
From Irmhild roots (ermen + hild), historically means “whole/great + battle”; suggests warrior resolve.
Imara
Swahili name meaning “strong/firm”; popular in East Africa and diaspora as a clear strength-themed choice.
Isha
From Sanskrit īśā (feminine of īśa ‘ruler’); used across South Asia, connotes leadership and divine power.
Indira
Feminine form linked to Indra, king of gods; borne by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, symbolizing political strength.
Iolana
Hawaiian name related to the royal hawk, evokes soaring strength, vision and noble leadership.
Iara
Amazonian river goddess/mermaid figure in Brazilian folklore; a protective, formidable water spirit.
Inara
Hittite/Hurrian deity of the hunt; name suggests martial skill, protection and independent prowess.
Irma
From Germanic ‘ermen/irmin’ meaning great or whole; longstanding European name suggesting strength and stature.
Irmina
Old German name borne by saints and nobility; conveys ancient noble strength and leadership.
Ida
From Old High German ‘id’ (work, labor); implies resilience, industrious strength and dependable character.
Iset
Ancient Egyptian form of Isis used in pharaonic names; implies royal authority and protective power.
Iskra
Slavic word-name meaning “spark”; used as a female name expressing fiery spirit, revolutionary energy and force.
Ixchel
Mayan moon and midwifery goddess; associated with healing, creation and female power in Indigenous lore.
Izanami
Shinto creator and death goddess whose mythic role implies primal creative power and sobering strength.
Izzah
Arabic feminine noun meaning “honor” or “might”; common in Muslim communities as a virtue name denoting strength and dignity.
Ivette
Variant spelling of Yvette; ‘yew’ tree linked to bows and archery, culturally tied to martial skill and resilience.
Isolde
Legendary Celtic figure in Tristan and Isolde; despite debated etymology, long literary use gives the name regal, tragic strength.
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