Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter I? Here are 16 Buddhist girl names beginning with I, each with its meaning, including Ichika (One thousand flowers), Ima (Present; Now), Inori (Prayer).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with I and their meanings
Ichika – One thousand flowers
Ima – Present; Now
Inori – Prayer
Isami – Bravery; Courage
Isako – Child of the beach
Iwa – Rock; Stone
Iri – Blessing
Iona – Violet flower
Itsuko – Joyful child
Itsuki – Harmony; Happiness
Isha – Goddess
Isuri – Prosperous (Sinhala)
Indrani – Queen of heaven
Ishara – Sign
Isurika – Prosperous
Indeewari – Blue lotus
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
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