Muslim Boy Names Starting with I

Muslim boy names beginning with the letter I, with meanings, Arabic spellings and origins. Includes Quranic names, names of the Companions, and modern names from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and African traditions.

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99 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

Ibaad — Servants, worshippers of GodIbad — Servants of God, worshippersIbraahim — Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham)Ibragim — Father of many (Prophet Ibrahim)Ibraheem — Prophet Abraham, Friend of GodIbrahim — Prophet Abraham, Friend of GodIbrahima — Abraham, friend of GodIbrahimu — Prophet AbrahamIbrar — Righteous, pious (from Abrar)Iddi — Festival; born on EidIddris — Prophet IdrisIddrisu — Form of Idris, a ProphetIdir — He lives, he will liveIdrees — Prophet IdrisIdris — Prophet Idris (Enoch)Idrisa — Form of Idris, the ProphetIdriss — Name of the Prophet IdrisIdrissa — Form of Idris, a ProphetIdrisu — The Prophet IdrīsIftikhar — Pride, honour, distinctionIhab — Gift, grantingIhsaan — Excellence, doing good; perfection in worshipIhsan — Excellence, doing good, perfection of faithIjaaz — Miracle, inimitabilityIjaz — Miracle, inimitabilityIjlaal — Reverence, honour, high esteemIjlal — Reverence, honour, great respectIkhlaq — Good character, moralsIkhsan — Excellence, doing good, perfection in worshipIkhwan — Brothers, brotherhoodIkraam — Honouring, generosity, hospitalityIkram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityIkrar — Affirmation, acknowledgement, pledgeIkrimah — Female pigeon (classical sense)Ildar — Ruler of the landIlham — Inspiration, intuitionIlhan — Ruler, sovereignIlia — My God is the Lord; the Prophet IlyasIlir — IllyrianIliyasu — Elijah; the Prophet IlyāsIlnur — Light of the homelandIlshat — Joy of the homelandIlyas — Prophet ElijahImaad — Pillar, supportImad — Pillar, supportImadeddin — Pillar of the faithImam — Leader, one who leads the prayerImani — Faith, beliefImran — Father of Maryam; family of ImranImtiaz — Distinction, excellence, privilegeImtiyaz — Distinction, honour, excellenceInaam — Bestowing favour, gift, rewardInamullah — Gift or favour of GodInan — Belief, trust, faithInayat — Kindness, favour, graceInayatullah — Care and favour of GodIndra — Name of the Vedic king of the gods; lord, chiefInsaf — Justice, fairness, equityInuwa — Shade, shelterInzamam — Joining, union, togethernessIqbal — Good fortune, prosperity, successIqtidaar — Power, authority, capabilityIrfaan — Knowledge, gnosis; gratitudeIrfan — Knowledge, deep awareness, gratitudeIrshaad — Guidance, direction to the right pathIrshad — Guidance, directionIrtaza — Chosen, approved, one who is pleasingIrtiza — Approval, contentmentIsa — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsaar — Self-sacrifice, preferring othersIsah — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsam — Safeguard, strap, protectionIsar — Altruism, self-sacrificeIshaq — Isaac, Prophet of God; he laughsIshraq — Sunrise, radiance, illuminationIshtiaq — Longing, eager desireIsiaka — Isaac; the Prophet IsḥāqIsik — LightIsiyaku — Isaac; the Prophet IsḥāqIskandar — Alexander; defender of menIslaam — Submission to God; IslamIslam — Submission to God; IslamIslombek — Lord of Islam; noble in faithIsmaaciil — Prophet Ismāʿīl; 'God hears'Ismail — Ishmael, Prophet of God; God hearsIsmaila — God hears; the Prophet IsmāʿīlIsmaili — Form of Ismail, the ProphetIsmaël — God hears; name of a ProphetIsmet — Protection, purity, sinlessnessIssa — Jesus, Prophet of GodIssam — Safeguard, protectionIsse — Jesus, Prophet of GodIthaar — Selflessness, preferring others over oneselfIthar — Altruism, putting others firstIyad — Support, strengthIzan — Obedience, submissionIzz — Might, honour, gloryIzzat — Honour, respect, dignityIzzuddin — Might and honour of the faith