Sanskrit Boy Names Starting With I

Looking for a Sanskrit boy's name that starts with I? Here are 32 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Sanskrit names come from one of the world's oldest languages and usually express qualities such as truth, light, knowledge and peace.

• Idaspati

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name translated as the God of rain. In Hindu tradition, this title is often associated with the deity Vishnu.”

• Ikshu

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning sugarcane. It is often used metaphorically to represent sweetness and pleasantness in a person's nature.”

• Ilashpasti

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This name suggests a strong connection to the earth, signifying a little one destined to be a Lord of the earth.”

• Ilisa

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Ilisa is a regal name, meaning 'King of the Earth.' It suggests leadership, strength, and a commanding presence.”

• Ina

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pure; a diminutive of any names ending in ina or ena (ie. christina) used as a nickname. famous bearer: in 1906 queen victorias granddaughter victoria eugenie julia ena, known as princess ena, became queen of spain; lord surya”

• Inas

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “The wife of the moon; capable; sociability; sociability, geniality; sociability”

• Inayat

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Concern attention; kindness; bounty, kindness, favour”

• Indeever

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the beautiful blue lotus flower, a symbol of purity and divinity.”

• Indivar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the blue lotus; it is also a title associated with the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.”

• Indra

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “God of rain and thunder; god of the skies; king of gods, most strong”

• Indraarjun

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing one who is bright and brave like Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.”

• Indradutt

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name means 'gift of Lord Indra,' referring to the king of the gods in Hindu tradition.”

• Indradyumn

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the 'splendour of Indra,' representing the radiance and power of the deity.”

• Indrajit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Conquerer of lord indra ( meghnad); victor over indra; conqueror of indra”

• Indrasen

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Indrasen was the eldest of the Pandavas, a name that carries a legacy of courage and leadership.”

• Indrasena

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin meaning the daughter of King Nala. It is rooted in ancient Indian epic literature and royal heritage.”

• Indubhushan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the moon or one who is adorned by the moon. It is a common epithet for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”

• Induj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'born of the moon' and is used to refer to the planet Mercury.”

• Indushekhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that serves as a title for Lord Shiva. It specifically refers to the deity who wears the moon upon his head.”

• Inesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning king of kings or Lord Vishnu. It signifies supreme leadership and divine authority.”

• Ira

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Muse, earth; watchful; watchful. one of king davids men in the old testament. famous bearer: lyricist ira gershwin; earth; saraswati; earth”

• Iraj

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name has multiple meanings, including a flower or a reference to Lord Hanuman. It is used as a unisex name.”

• Iravan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit tradition, this name refers to the king of the ocean. It is the name of the son of Arjuna and Uloopi in the Mahabharata.”

• Iresh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means Lord of the Earth. It is a title commonly associated with the Hindu deity Vishnu.”

• Ishana

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Prosperous; another name for lord vishnu; goddess durga”

• Ishi

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin that refers to Goddess Durga. It also shares a connection to the prophet's name Isaac.”

• Ishir

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name translates to powerful or refreshing. It is frequently used as another name for Agni, the Hindu god of fire.”

• Ishit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes a person who desires to rule or one who possesses the quality of leadership.”

• Ishvank

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern compound read as 'marked by God' — Ish, 'God,' and ank, 'mark' or 'sign.'”

• Ishwar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Powerful, the supreme god; god; the supreme being; another name for shiva”

• Ivaan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A globally familiar name related to Ivan and John, traditionally glossed as 'God is gracious' — used by some modern Indian families more for its sound than for any Sanskrit root.”

• Ivaansh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Part of God's own gift — a modern blend of Ivaan with ansh, 'a portion of.'”

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