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Nepali baby names starting with I, short and bright

I names are brief, direct and easy to call across a courtyard. This page lists 85 Nepali names that begin with I, 55 used for boys and 36 for girls, with some shared between them. Most are written with इ, and 17 with ई.

  1. Lord and ruler

    Ishwor (ईश्वर) means God or supreme lord, and is a name of Shiva. Ishan means lord or ruler, and also the north-east.

  2. Indra and his circle

    Indra means king of the gods, lord of heaven and rain. Indresh means Lord Indra, and Indrajit means conqueror of Indra.

  3. Moon and beauty

    Indu means moon, a poetic Sanskrit name. Indira means beauty or splendour, and is a name of Lakshmi.

Popular I letter names for a baby boy

Ishwor (ईश्वर) means God or supreme lord, and is a name of Shiva. Ishwar is the same name in another spelling. Indra means king of the gods, lord of heaven and rain. Ishan (ईशान) means lord or ruler, and also the north-east. Iraj means born of wind, and is a name of Hanuman. Imran means prosperity. Irfan means knowledge, awareness and spiritual insight. See boy names starting with I for the whole group.

I names for girls, and the two I sounds

Isha (ईशा) means goddess or ruler, and names Durga or Parvati. Indira means beauty or splendour, a name of Lakshmi, and Indu means moon. Irada means intention, determination and will. Ichchha means wish or desire, a longing of the heart. Ingita means a hint or gesture, an inner intention shown subtly. Most of these begin with इ, while Ishwori, meaning goddess or the supreme female power, begins with ई.

Tips for parents

  • Choose Ishwor or Ishwar once and use that spelling on every document.
  • Note that Isha (ईशा) and Ishan (ईशान) sound alike at the start but are separate names.
  • Say Indu and Indira aloud together, as the short and long forms give a different feel.
  • Use the name finder to compare I names by meaning rather than length.

Frequently asked questions

How many Nepali baby names start with I?

There are 85 names on this page. 55 are used for boys and 36 for girls, and some are given to both.

What are some I letter names for a baby in Nepali?

Ishwor means God or supreme lord, Indra means king of the gods, Ishan means lord or ruler, Isha means goddess or ruler, and Indu means moon.

What does the name Indu mean?

Indu means moon, a poetic Sanskrit name written इन्दु. Indira, meaning beauty or splendour, is a longer name from the same opening sound.

Where can I find girl names starting with I?

See girl names starting with I. Isha, Indira, Indu and Irada are among the names on that list.