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I-rang f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 俐 (i) "smooth; active; clever, sharp" combined with 荣 (rang) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper". Other hanja combinations are possible.
Irani f Tupi, Brazilian
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Irantzu f Basque
Derived from Basque ira, meaning "fern", and the abundancy suffix -tzu. It roughly translates as "fernland".... [more]
Irany f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Irani.
Iranzu m Ancient Near Eastern
Of uncertain etymology, name borne by a king of Mannae (a small kingdom in present day north-western Iran) that ruled during the reign of Tiglath-Pileser.
Iravan m Hinduism
Derived from Sanskrit इरावत् (irāvat) meaning "satiating, comfortable, endowed with provisions", from इरा (irā) meaning "food, refreshment". This is the name of a minor Hindu deity and a character in the Mahabharata... [more]
Irawan m Indonesian, Indonesian Mythology
Indonesian form of Iravan. This is the name of a character in the Javanese version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, who is sometimes called Bambang Irawan.
Irbaykhan m Chechen
From ир (ir) meaning "trace", Kazakh бай (bay) meaning "rich, wealthy" and хан (khan) meaning "ruler, king"
Irekanmi f African, Yoruba
"It is now my turn for good things"
Irfana f Arabic, Bosnian, Indian (Muslim)
A feminine form of Irfan.
Irfanullah m Arabic, Urdu
Derived from the Arabic noun عرفان (irfan) meaning "knowledge, awareness, learning" (see Irfan) combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
Irián m Spanish (Rare)
Alternative spelling of Irian with the stress on the last syllable, also coinciding with the town of Irián in northern Spain.
Irian m & f Indonesian, Brazilian (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Historical name for the island of New Guinea in Indonesian, from Biak meaning "hot land". It is also a woman-dragon character in Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels.
Iriana f Indonesian
Variant of Iriani.
Iriani f Indonesian
From Indonesian Irian, the former name of the western part of the island of New Guinea (also known as Papua). This name was most popularly given to children who were born around the time of the Dutch expulsion from Western New Guinea in 1962.
Irianti f Indonesian
Feminine form of Irianto.
Irianto m Indonesian
From Indonesian Irian, the former name of the western part of the island of New Guinea (also known as Papua). This name was most popularly given to children who were born around the time of the Dutch expulsion from Western New Guinea in 1962.
Irirangi f & m Maori
Means "spirit voice, radio wave" in Māori. Also a type of fern native to New Zealand.
Irján m Sami
Sami form of Irjan.
Irpan m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Irfan.
Irpaña m Aymara
Means "guide" in Aymara.
Irufaan m Dhivehi
Dhivehi form of Irfan.
Irufan m Dhivehi
Dhivehi form of Irfan.
Irulan f Literature
The name of a fictional character in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. It is an anagram of her mother's name Anirul. The character of Ghanima points out in the book that her name is also an anagram of "ruinal" and refers to her as "ruinous Irulan", it has therefore sometimes been interpreted as meaning "ruinous".
Iruttan m Tamil (Japanized, Rare)
Iruttan is a name from Tamil literature. The meaning of the name is "Darkness" or "Dark One". It can also be a name of an old warlord from the Tamil epic Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi, who was mentioned briefly.
Irwan m Indonesian, Malay
Meaning uncertain, possibly a variant of Irwin or Irawan or from Indonesian and Malay nirwana meaning "heaven, enlightenment, nirvana".
Irwansyah m Indonesian
Combination of the given name Irwan and Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king".
Isana m & f Japanese (Rare)
From 鯨 (isana), an old name for a whale now known as kujira in Japanese, sometimes written as 勇魚 with the addition of 魚 (na) meaning "fish." Another reading for 鯨 is simply isa and it may appear to be the same element used in the verb 勇む (isamu) meaning "to be in high spirits, be lively."... [more]
Isanbald m Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements isarn meaning "iron" and bald meaning "bold, brave."
Isanbard m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old German isarn meaning "iron". The second element is a bit uncertain; some sources derive it from Old German barta meaning "axe", whilst others connect it to the Bards, a Germanic tribe that is also known under the names Bardes and Bardi... [more]
Isanbert m Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements isarn meaning "iron" and beraht meaning "bright".
Isanbrand m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old Norse brand "sword."
Isanburg f Germanic
Means "iron fortress" from Old High German îsan "iron" and burg "fortress".
Isander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isandros. This was the name of a man killed by the god Ares in Homer's "Iliad".
Isandr m Russian
Russian form of Isander.
Isandros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος (isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος (isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Isane f Japanese
"courage"; "sound"
Isanfrid m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old High German fridu "peace."
Isang m Korean, German (Rare)
Isang is a traditional Korean name arbitrarily formed of two syllables. The hanja used are 伊 (i) "he, she, it" and 桑 (sang) "mulberry tree".... [more]
Isang f Filipino
Diminutive of Isabel or Isabela. This can also be a diminutive of any other name ending in -isa.
Isangar m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron." The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."
Isangard f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron." The second element is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Isangarda f Occitan
Occitan form of Isangard.
Isangild f Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Gothic gild "sacrifice."
Isangrim m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old Norse grîma "mask."
Isanhar m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old High German hari "army."
Isanhard m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Isanman m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and man "man."
Isanmar m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Old High German mâri "famous."
Isannah f English (American, Rare), Literature
Of uncertain origin and meaning, although theories include a combination of Isabella and Susannah. This name was first recorded in the Boston area in the early 1700s and famously borne by one of Paul Revere's daughters who died in infancy... [more]
Isannay f Irish (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic)
Obscure and obsolete Irish variant of Ismay.... [more]
Isanric m Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Isantrud f Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and þruþ "strength."
İsbəndiyar m Azerbaijani (Rare)
Variant of İsfəndiyar, which is the main Azerbaijani form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar).
İsfəndiyar m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar). A notable bearer of this name was the singer and poet İsfəndiyar Bərxu (1929-1991).
Isfandiyor m Tajik, Uzbek
Tajik and Uzbek form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar).
İsgəndər m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Alexander.
Isgandar m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Alexander.
Ishaan m Sanskrit, Hinduism
In Hindu tradition, Ishaan is the guardian of the north-east direction. He is often identified with the deity Shiva.
Ishana m Hinduism
Means "commanding, ruling, owning, possessing" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu guardian god of the northeast, often considered a form of the god Shiva.
Ishank m Hindi
god or piece of god
Isheanesu m Shona
Means "the lord is with us" in Shona.
Ishemanzwa m Shona
It means "Lord you have heard".
Ishkanouhi f Armenian (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Ishkhanuhi.
Ishkhan m Armenian
Means "prince" in Armenian.
Ishkhanuhi f Armenian (Rare)
Means "princess" in Armenian.
İskändär m Tatar
Tatar form of Iskandar.
Iskändär m Bashkir
Bashkir form of Iskandar.
Iskander m Arabic
Variant transcription of اسكندر (see Iskandar).
Iskriyana f Bulgarian
An elaboration of Iskra or a blend of Iskra with Yana.
Islana f Brazilian (Rare), Medieval German (Rare)
As a medieval German name, some academics consider this name to be derived from a Latin dative form of Isla.
Island f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word island: "A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent".... [more]
Ismahan f Somali, Persian (Rare), Arabic (Rare)
Variant of Asmahan. This spelling is more typically used within the Somali diaspora.
Isman m Germanic
The first element is derived from îs "ice", but it might also be a short form of isan (see Isanman). The second element is derived from man "man."
İspəndiyar m Azerbaijani (Rare)
Variant of İsfəndiyar, which is the main Azerbaijani form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar).
Ispandiyar m Kazakh (Rare)
Kazakh form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar).
Ispandiyor m Tajik (Rare), Uzbek (Rare)
Variant of Isfandiyor, which is the main Tajik and Uzbek form of Isfandiyar (see Esfandiar).
Isqandar m Malay
Malay variant of Iskandar.
Istaban m Spanish
Variant of Esteban and Spanish version of the name Stephen. Mostly used in spanish speaking countries
İstanbul f & m Turkish
A modern Turkish name, coming from the city with the same name.
Ištanu m & f Near Eastern Mythology
Deriving from the Hattic estan meaning "Sun deity, day". This was an epithet likely used to refer to the of the Sun Goddess of Arinna. It was also used in reference to a solar deity known as the Sun God of Heaven (equivalent to the Hurrian Simige).
Isteban m Aragonese (Archaic)
Arachaic Aragonese form of Stephen.
Istefane m Sardinian (Archaic)
Logudorese variant form of Stephen, borrowed from Greek Στέφανος (Stefanos).
Istefanos m Turkish
Turkish version of Stephanos.
Istevània f Sardinian
Sardinian cognate of Stefania.
Istèvanu m Sardinian
Gallurese form of Stephen.
Istfan m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Stefan.
Istianah f Indonesian
Means "seeking help (from God)" in Indonesian, derived from Arabic استعانة (istiʾāna) meaning "asking for aid or assistance".
Istifanus m Arabic
Arabic form of Stephen.
Iswan m Indonesian, Malay
Meaning uncertain.
Isyana f History
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a queen regent of the Medang Kingdom, in modern day East Java.
Itan m Russian
Russian form of Eitan (see Ethan).
Itan m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "phleum" in Hebrew, the phleum is a type of grain that looks like a herb or grass. In the Jerusalem Talmud in "Tractate Kala'im", it is mentioned as a grain that can be grown together with wheat without being considered as a hybrid.... [more]
Itanya f Swahili
Means "hope" in Swahili.
Itohan f Western African, Edo, Ijaw
Means "mercy" in Edo and "I don't wish you bad" in Ijaw.
Itohanosa f Western African, Edo
Means "the mercy of God" in Edo language.
Itzayana f Spanish (Mexican, Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Itzel, using the same suffix sound found in Dayana, or perhaps inspired by the name of the Itza people of Central America (as seen in the name of the old Maya city of Chichen Itza, Mexico; compare Maritza).
Itzpan m Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain. Possibly derived from Nahuatl itztli "obsidian" and panitl "flag". Alternatively, could be a metastasis of ixpan "in front of, in the presence of".
Iufankh m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian jw.f-ꜥnḫ meaning "he will live" or "may he live", derived from jwj "to come to pass" (compare jj "to come") combined with the masculine suffix .f and ankh "life, to live".
Iuhcan m & f Nahuatl
Means "similar place, such a place" in Nahuatl.
Iúileán m Irish (Rare)
Irish form of Iulianus (see Julian). Also compare Iúile.
Iuliane m Georgian (Archaic)
Older Georgian form of Iulianus (see Julian). The modern Georgian form of the name is Ivliane.
Iurdan m Medieval Basque
Medieval form of Jurdan.
Iurdana f Basque (Rare)
Alternative spelling of Jurdana.
Iustinian m Romanian
Romanian form of Iustinianus.
Ivaanjav m Mongolian
Combination of Ivan and жав (jav) meaning "salvation, deliverance".
Ívan m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Ivan.
Ivan m Turkish (Rare)
Turkish form of Ivan.
Ivána f Hungarian
Feminine form of Iván.
Ivanajko m Mari
Mari form of Ivan.
Ivanas m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Ivan.
Ivanda f Norwegian (Archaic), Latvian (Rare)
Early 19th-century Norwegian coinage intended as a feminine form of Ivan.
Îváne m Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Ivan.
Ivanei m Russian
Variant of Ivan.
Ivánek m Czech
Diminutive of Ivan.
Ivaneq m Greenlandic
Greenlandic ivaneq meaning ''the one who has brooded'' or ''the one who has been brooded on''.
Ivanette f English (Rare), Central American
Combination of Ivana with the suffix -ette.
Ivanhoe m Jamaican Patois, Literature
Invented by Scottish novelist Walter Scott for a character in his historical romance Ivanhoe: A Romance (1819), which concerns the life of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a fictional Saxon knight. The name was possibly inspired by the place name Ivinghoe, belonging to a village in east Buckinghamshire, England.
Ivani f Sanskrit
Godess of forest ("vana" in sanskrit)
Ivani f & m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Ivan, mostly feminine but also used for men. It peaked in popularity in Brazil in the 1960's.
Ivania f Italian
Italian feminine form of both Ivan and Yvain.
Ivaniisaq m Greenlandic
Means "the one resembling Ivaneĸ".
Ivanija f Vlach
Vlach feminine form of John.
Ivanik m Russian
Diminutive of Ivan.
Ivanilson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of Ivanildo and the suffix -son.
Ivanir f & m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Feminine variant and masculine form of Ivani.
Ivanne f French, French (Belgian)
Feminine form of Ivan.
Ivanoe m Italian
Variant of Ivanhoe; a famous bearer was Ivanoe Bonomi, that was Prime Minister of Italy three times (one in 1921-1922, and other two, short lived, in 1944 and 1945).
Ivanu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Ivano.
Ivanusa f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning unknown. This is the given name of boxer Ivanusa "Nancy" Moreira.
Ivian f Spanish (Latin American)
Ivian Sarcos (born 1989) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who won Miss World 2011.
Ivliane m Georgian (Rare)
Modern Georgian form of Iulianus (see Julian). The older Georgian form of the name is Iuliane.
Ivyann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Ivy and Ann. A famous bearer is American actress Ivyann Schwan.
Ivyanna f English
Combination of Ivy and Anna.
Ivyanne f English
Combination of Ivy and Anne 1.
'Iwalani f Hawaiian
This name means "heavenly frigate bird" or "heavenly man-of-war bird" from 'iwa meaning "frigate bird, man-of-war bird" and lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual."
Iwan m Japanese
From Japanese 威 (i) meaning "intimidate" combined with 蕃 (wan) meaning "multiply, increase". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Iwan m Indonesian
Possibly means "earth, soil" in Indonesian or derived from Arabic إِيوَان (ʾīwān) meaning "porch, entrance, balcony" (of Persian origin).
Iwani f African
Means "speak out".
Iwawaldan m Germanic
Reconstructed Ancient Germanic name derived from íwaz ("yew tree") and waldaz# ("ruler").
Iwuanyanwu m & f Igbo
Means “the law, lawful” in Igbo.
Ixbalanqué m Mayan Mythology (Hispanicized, Archaic)
In mayan mythology, Ixbalanqué is the twin brother of Hunahpú, son of the god Hun-Hunahpú and the young Ixquic.
Ixpanton f & m Nahuatl
Probably derived from Nahuatl ixpan, meaning "before, in front of; to present or manifest to someone", combined with the diminutive suffix -ton.
Iyán m Asturian
Variant of Illán.
Iyana f African American (Modern)
Variant of Ayanna. This is a modern name; also compare the similar name Aniyah.
Iyana f Asturian
Feminine form of Iyán.
Iyanla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Self given name of Iyanla Vazvant (birth Name Rhonda Eva Harris). The name is made up from the Yoruba words ìyá "mother" and nlá "big, great". It got traction in the USA after Iyanla's appearances in the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1998/1999.
Iyannough m Wampanoag
Means "Captain" or "One who intimidates" in Wampanoag. It is the name of the chief sachem of the Mattakeeset tribe who helped the Pilgrims find a lost boy, John Billington.
Iyvan m English
Variant of Ivan.
Izan m Japanese
From Japanese 依 (i) meaning "rely on", 夷 (i) meaning "Ainu", 威 (i) meaning "intimidate" or 為 (i) meaning "benefit" combined with 山 (zan) meaning "mountain". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Izan m & f Arabic
From Arabic إذْعان (iḏʻān), meaning "obedience, submission."
Izana m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
From the stem of verb 誘う (izanau) meaning "to invite, ask (someone to do), call (for); to tempt, lure, entice."... [more]
Izanaki m Japanese Mythology
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 伊邪那岐 (see Izanagi).
Izanshi m Japanese
From Japanese 移 (i) meaning "change", 山 (zan) meaning "mountain" combined with 子 (shi) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Izhaan m Hindi
Variant of Ishan.
Izhan m Spanish (European, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Izan conserving the H in Ethan.
Izlan f Berber
Means "melody" in Tamazight.
Izuan m Malay
Variant of Izwan.
Izuwan m Malay
Variant of Izwan.
Izwan m Malay
Variant of Azwan.
Izzatbanot f Uzbek
Derived from izzat meaning "esteem, honour" and banot meaning "velvet".
Jaakan m Biblical Hebrew
Means "he twists" in Hebrew.
Jáan m Navajo
Navajo form of John.
Jaan m & f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Adriaan or Johanna.
Jaanaki f Hindi
Meaning "Daughter of Janak". Janak, which was a King married to Queen Videha.
Jaane f Estonian (Rare)
Variant of Estonian Jaana 2 and Jane.
Jaanika f Estonian (Rare), Finnish (Rare)
Estonian diminutive of Jaana 2 and Finnish variant of Janika.
Jaano m Estonian
Variant form of Jaan.
Jaantje f Dutch
Diminutive of Johanna or Janna.
Jaanu m Indian
unknown
Jaanus m Estonian
Variant of Jaan.
Jaazaniah m Biblical
Meaning "Jehovah Has Given Ear". Toward the end of the kingdom of Judah it seems that this was a rather common name; all four men mentioned in the Bible by this name lived within the same short period of time... [more]
Jablan m Croatian (Rare), Serbian
From the word for the tree called ''poplar'' in English.
Jabulani m Ndebele, Zulu
Means "enjoy" or "be happy all" in Ndebele and "rejoice" in Zulu.
Jacaranda f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
A species of tree from south america and grown throughout the world, known for its vibrant purple foliage, it is the national tree of Mexico and its blooming is hailed as a sign of spring.
Jackman m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of surname Jackman.
Jacuan m Romansh
Variant of Jaquan, traditionally found in Val Müstair.
Jadean m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden or a combination of Jade and Dean.
Jadeanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Jade with Deanna.
Jadian m & f English (Modern)
Probably an elaborated form of Jaden.
Jadrana f Slovene (Rare)
Feminine form of Jadran.
Jaechang m Korean
From 裁 "cut out; decrease", 才 "talent, ability", 宰(jae) "To rule or and Sino-Korean 昶 "a long day; bright; extended; clear"
Jaedan m & f English
Variant of Jaden
Jae-hwan m Korean
From Sino-Korean 宰 "to slaughter; to rule" and 焕 "shining".
Jaekang m Korean
From 裁 "cut out; decrease", 才 "talent, ability", 宰(jae) "to rule" and 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" and 강 meaning "river".
Jaelan m & f English (Modern)
A variant of Jaylen. A notable bearer is Jaelan Phillips, a footballer.
Jaelani m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Jilani.
Jae-sang m Korean
From Sino-Korean 載 "load; carry; transport, convey" and 相 "mutual, reciprocal, each other". A famous bearer is South Korean singer Psy, born Park Jae-sang (1977-).
Jae'Sean m African American (Modern)
Variant of Jayshawn. This is borne by American basketball player Jae'Sean Tate (1995-).
Jaganmay m Marathi, Hindi
Meaning "Spread Over the Universe".
Jahan f Turkmen
Turkmen form of Cihan.
Jahanafirin m Urdu
Meaning "Creator".
Jahanavi f Indian
this means...ganga...the river ganges...its a synonym for ganga
Jahanaý f Turkmen
From the Persian جهان (jahan) meaning "world" and Turkmen meaning "moon".
Jahandar m Persian, Urdu
Means "possessor of the world" from Persian جهان (jahan) meaning "world" combined with the suffix دار (dar) indicating ownership... [more]
Jahann m & f English
Variant of Jahan.
Jahansouz m Persian
Iranian form of the older Persian given name Jahansuz, which means "the burning of the world". It was derived from Persian جهان (jahân) meaning "world, universe" combined with Persian سوز (suz) meaning "burning" (ultimately from the Persian intransitive verb سوختن (sukhtan) or (suxtan) "to burn, to be burnt").
Jahanzaib m Urdu
From Persian جهان (jahān) meaning "world" and زیب (zib) meaning "embellishment, ornament, beauty".
Jahanzeb m Urdu
Alternate transcription of Urdu جہانزیب (see Jahanzaib).
Jahwan m African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.
Jaiane f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Chaiane, which itself is a variant form of Cheiene.
Jaidan m & f English (Modern)
An alternate spelling of the popular name Jayden, given to 52 males and 7 females in the U.S. in 2012.
Jaidann f English (Modern)
Intended to be a feminine variant of Jaden (though in other cases it could represent a combination of Jaida and Ann).
Jai'Juan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic element jay and Juan 1.
Jailan m & f American (Rare)
Variant of Jaylen.
Jailani m Malay, Indonesian
Malay and Indonesian form of Jilani.
Jaiyana f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Aiyana.
Jajang m Sundanese
Variant of Ujang.