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Girl names starting with I

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36 girl names starting with I, most popular first. Includes names used for both boys and girls.

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Nepali girl names starting with I, with meanings

36 names for girls begin with I in this list, and 6 of them are also used for boys. Devanagari divides them by vowel length: 30 names start with the short इ, and 6 start with the long ई. That small difference changes how a name is held in the mouth.

  1. Short इ and long ई

    इ is a quick i, close to the vowel in sit. ई is held longer, as in see. Indu and Ila take the short letter, while Isha and Ishwori take the long one.

  2. Wishes and resolve

    Ichchha means a wish or desire, a longing of the heart. Irada means intention, determination and firm resolve. Iha means a wish, and also this world.

  3. Earth and moonlight

    Ila and Ira both mean earth. Indu means moon, and Induja means born of the moon.

I letter names for girls with the short इ sound

Indu (इन्दु) means moon, a poetic Sanskrit word. Ila means earth, and also speech. Ira means earth, and is also a name of the goddess Saraswati. Irada means intention, determination and will. Ichchha means a wish or desire. Iha means a wish, and also this world or here. Ingita means a hint or gesture, an inner intention shown subtly. Each of these opens with इ, a short, light vowel that keeps the name quick to say.

Long ई names and goddess names for girls

Isha (ईशा) means goddess and ruler. Ishani means consort of Ishan. Ishwori means goddess, the supreme female divine power. These three begin with the long ई, which gives the first syllable more weight. Indira means beauty and splendour. Induja means born of the moon. Ilashree means glory of the earth, its beauty and prosperity. Irina means peace. The Is- opening has its own page at names starting with Is if you like that sound.

Tips for parents

  • Decide between the short इ and the long ई before you fix a spelling, because ईशा and इशा read differently.
  • Choose a name like Ila, Ira or Indu if you want something short that will not turn into a nickname.
  • Say Ichchha aloud a few times, since its double ch is written इच्छा and needs a clean pause.
  • Look at boy names starting with I if you want one opening that suits either child.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali girl names starting with I?

Isha, Indira, Indu and Ishwori are well known. Isha means goddess or ruler, Indira means beauty and splendour, Indu means moon, and Ishwori means goddess. Irada, meaning determination, is a stronger choice.

How many girl names start with I?

This list has 36 names for girls, and 6 of them are also used for boys. 30 begin with the short इ and 6 with the long ई.

What does Indu mean?

Indu (इन्दु) means moon, a poetic Sanskrit word for it. Induja means born of the moon, and is also a name of the Narmada river.

Where can I see all I names for girls?

The full list is on Nepali girl names starting with I. Each entry gives the meaning and Devanagari spelling, so you can compare Isha and Ila side by side.