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    Indian Boy Names Starting With I

    173 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Indian boy's name that starts with I? Here are 173 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Indian names often carry a spiritual or poetic meaning, drawn from Sanskrit, nature, deities and virtues. Many families also choose a name by combining sounds from both parents' names.

    Top picks

    1. Ishaan — “The sun; lord of the northeast”
    2. Ishan — “Lord Shiva; the sun”
    3. Indranil — “Another name of lord shiva; sapphire; blue stone”
    4. Ilavalagan — “An Indian name given to a male, it translates to 'young and handsome,' emphasizing physical attractiveness and youth.”
    5. Ilamaran — “This Indian name describes someone who is both youthful and brave, combining qualities of vitality and courage.”
    6. Ilango — “Prince; chera prince who authored the classic silappadhikaram”
    7. Ilamadhi — “This name of Indian origin describes someone who is youthful and brilliant, combining the concepts of young age and bright intelligence.”
    8. Ilancheliyan — “This Indian name means youthful and prosperous. it is often associated with the early Pandyan kings and signifies growth and vigor.”
    9. Ilankannan — “Ilankannan is a sweet and innocent name, meaning 'infant God Kannan.' It evokes youthfulness and divine blessing.”
    10. Indrashis — “Originating from Indian roots, this name means a blessing from Indra. Indra is recognized as the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.”
    • Unisex · Indian · “A name found in Welsh and Arabic traditions; it is associated with a prophet and can mean fiery lord or studious.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Ilakkiyan is a name that celebrates intellect and creativity, meaning 'skilled in literature,' inspiring a love for words and stories.”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning one who is focused and goal-oriented. It describes an individual with a clear sense of purpose and direction.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This name of Indian origin describes someone who is youthful and brilliant, combining the concepts of young age and bright intelligence.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name describes someone who is both youthful and brave, combining qualities of vitality and courage.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means youthful and prosperous. it is often associated with the early Pandyan kings and signifies growth and vigor.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Prince; chera prince who authored the classic silappadhikaram”

    • Boy · Indian · “Ilankannan is a sweet and innocent name, meaning 'infant God Kannan.' It evokes youthfulness and divine blessing.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Young Man whose influence extends beyond the seas”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name given to a male, it translates to 'young and handsome,' emphasizing physical attractiveness and youth.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “As promising as the spring season; spring”

    • Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that serves as a protector of Indra, acting as a variant of the name Inder.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of Indra, One who got victory over Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of Indra, One who got victory over Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Another name of lord shiva; sapphire; blue stone”

    • Boy · Indian · “Originating from Indian roots, this name means a blessing from Indra. Indra is recognized as the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This is an Indian masculine name meaning blessing from Indra. It refers to the protection or favor of the king of the gods.”

    • Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to a person who speaks sweetly and is highly articulate, emphasizing a gentle and persuasive manner of speech.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “King of warriors”

    • Boy · Indian · “Selflessness, Eminent, fascinating, lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “The sun; lord of the northeast”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva; the sun”

    • Boy · Indian · “Protector of elephants”

    • Boy · Indian · “Possessor of many attendants”

    • Boy · Indian · “Desire”

    • Boy · Indian · “Shining, brilliant”

    • Boy · Indian · “Joy of heart”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of fire”

    • Boy · Indian · “Desire”

    • Boy · Indian · “Prize, Honor”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “One part”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Desired, Done with intention”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sugarcane”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of earth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the earth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the earth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Earth”

    • Boy · Indian · “Strong.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Nectar”

    • Boy · Indian · “Beloved of Sun”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blue lotus”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blue-eyed”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blue lotus”

    • Boy · Indian · “Supreme god.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Abode of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Vishnu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blue lotus”

    • Boy · Indian · “Army of blue lotus”

    • Boy · Indian · “Blue lotus”

    • Boy · Indian · “Light of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Light of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Prosperity of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rainbow”

    • Boy · Indian · “Subduer of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Gift of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rainbow”

    • Boy · Indian · “Rainbow”

    • Boy · Indian · “Flag of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sun of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Indra and Agni”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Krishna”

    • Boy · Indian · “Indra's net, magic”

    • Boy · Indian · “Indra's net, magic”

    • Boy · Indian · “Magician”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Indra's pillar”

    • Boy · Indian · “Indra's pillar”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Protector of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Bright and brave Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of gods and demons”

    • Boy · Indian · “Son of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “As strong as Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Devin power like God Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord indras name”

    • Boy · Indian · “Forest of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Armor of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Armor of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Excellent, First, God of the skies”

    • Boy · Indian · “Weapon of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Weapon of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Glorious Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Conqueror of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-like”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon ornament (Lord Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon ornament (Lord Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moonlight”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-bearer (Lord Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Like a moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Father of the moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “The Moon, Like a Moon, Moon loved”

    • Boy · Indian · “The Moon, Like a Moon, Moon loved”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-like”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-like”

    • Boy · Indian · “Respected by Moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of the moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moonlight”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-crested (Lord Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon-crested (Lord Shiva)”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moonlight”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sweetest boy”

    • Boy · Indian · “Pleasant natured”

    • Boy · Indian · “To keep in mind. to point at something”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Beloved of the moon”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord of braves”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Born of water”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Cloud, elephant of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Cloud, elephant of Indra”

    • Boy · Indian · “Loving”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Powerful”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Superior”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Gift of Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Vishnu”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord Shiva”

    • Boy · Indian · “Peak of the Himalayas”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon of God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Personal deity”

    • Boy · Indian · “Desired”

    • Boy · Indian · “Arrow”

    • Boy · Indian · “Arrow”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord.”

    • Boy · Indian · “God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord, supreme being”

    • Boy · Indian · “God”

    • Boy · Indian · “God's grace”

    • Boy · Indian · “Moon of God”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lord, supreme being”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “God”

    • Boy · Indian · “A personal god.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “History”

    • Boy · Indian · “Such a lord”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

    • Boy · Indian · “Unknown”

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