Looking for a Muslim baby boy name starting with the letter I? Here are 104 Muslim boy names beginning with I, each with its meaning, including Idris (Prophet mentioned in the Quran), Ibrahim (Prophet Abraham), Isa (Prophet Jesus).
Muslim names mostly come from Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Turkish. Many honour the prophets, the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, or the attributes of Allah. Islamic tradition encourages parents to choose a name with a good meaning, so we give the meaning next to every name.
Muslim boy names starting with I and their meanings
Idris – Prophet mentioned in the Quran
Ibrahim – Prophet Abraham
Isa – Prophet Jesus
Imran – Father of Moses; A high place
Ishaq – Prophet Isaac
Imad – Pillar of strength
Ilyas – Prophet Elijah
Irfan – Knowledge; Awareness
Inam – Kindness; Blessing
Ismail – Prophet Ishmael
Israr – Secret; Mystery
Izzat – Honor; Esteem
Iqbal – Prosperity; Glory
Ibad – Worshippers
Ibrar – Righteous
Ihab – Gift
Ihsan – Kindness, perfection
Ihtisham – Dignity
Ikhlas – Sincerity
Ikram – Honour
Ilham – Inspiration
Imam – Leader
Imamuddin – Leader of the faith
Imtiaz – Distinction
Inayat – Kindness
Iqtidar – Power
Irshad – Guidance
Isam – Safeguard
Ishtiaq – Longing
Islam – Submission to God
Ismat – Purity
Istiqlal – Independence
Itqan – Perfection
Izhar – Manifestation
Izz – Honour
Izzuddin – Glory of the faith
Iyad – Support
Ihtiram – Respect
Ilyaas – Prophet Elias
Imdad – Help
Iftikhar – Pride
Ibraheem – Prophet Abraham
Idrees – Prophet Idris
Ikrimah – Name of a companion
Imaan – Faith
Inaam – Reward
Insaf – Justice
Intizar – Waiting
Irfaan – Knowledge
Isaam – Protection
Ishaaq – Prophet Isaac
Ismaeel – Prophet Ishmael
Istafa – Chosen
Itaat – Obedience
Ittihad – Unity
Izhan – Obedience
Izzan – Obedience
Imtiyaz – Distinction
Ijlal – Honour
Ikhtiyar – Choice
Iltaf – Kindness
Iman – Faith
Inzamam – Joining
Iqbaal – Prosperity
Irtiza – Approved
Isfandiyar – Pure creation
Izaan – Obedience
Imraan – Family of Imran
Idrisuddin – Idris of the faith
Ibtihaj – Joy
Iqtida – Following
Ibadullah – Servant of Allah
Imadullah – Pillar of Allah
Inamullah – Blessing of Allah
Inayatullah – Kindness of Allah
Irfanullah – Knowledge of Allah
Ismatullah – Protection of Allah
Izzatullah – Honour of Allah
Ihsanullah – Kindness of Allah
Ikramullah – Honour of Allah
Isaaq – Laughter
Iqrar – Promise
Irtaza – Chosen
Izhaar – Expression
Imaduddin – Pillar of the faith
Imtiazuddin – Distinction of the faith
Inamul Haq – Reward of the truth
Iqbaluddin – Prosperity of the faith
Irfanuddin – Knowledge of the faith
Ishaqullah – Laughter of Allah
Istiaq – Longing
Izaz – Honour
Ijaz – Miracle
Ilahi Bakhsh – Gift of God
Ibrahimullah – Friend of Allah
Iftikharuddin – Pride of the faith
Inshal – Whose name is great
Iqtidaar – Authority
Ishraq – Sunrise
Ikramuddin – Honour of the faith
Ilyasuddin – Elias of the faith
Inayatuddin – Kindness of the faith
Ismailuddin – Ishmael of the faith
Izharuddin – Manifest of the faith
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
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