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Isham
English
"from the Iron One's estate"
A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.
Ishan
Ishan is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures, primarily Sanskrit and Hindi. In Sanskrit, it means "sun" or "lord," often referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name also carries…
Ishaq
Arabic and Urdu from Hebrew Yitzchak or Isaac
"laughter"
The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is…
Ishico
Ishico is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may have Japanese influences, though it's not a traditional Japanese name in this exact form. The name could be a variant or creative…
Ishir
Ishir is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. It carries the beautiful meaning of "wealthy" or "prosperous" in Sanskrit. Some interpretations also suggest it means "god-like"…
Ishmael
Hebrew
"God will hear"
Ishmael is most familiar through "Call me Ishmael," the opening line spoken by the youthful narrator of Moby-Dick . Few American parents have followed that advice, though the Spanish and Arabic…
Ishmerai
Hebrew
"he guards"
A unique Old Testament name reminiscent of the more familiar Ishmael.
Ishvi
Hebrew
"he resembles me"
In the Old Testament, Ishvi is the name of one of Asher's sons.
Isi
Choctaw
"deer"
This simple name has an animal meaning, like many Native American names, and can be used for either sex.
Isia
Isia is a concise masculine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural connections. It likely derives from Greek or Hebrew origins, possibly connected to Isaiah (meaning 'God is salvation') or the…
Isiah
Variation of Isaiah, Hebrew
"Salvation of the Lord"
Streamlined spelling of the biblical name, as in basketball great Isiah Thomas, falling fast from its height in the charts.
Isidor
German and Russian variation of Isidore
"gift of Isis"
Isidore and variants are remarkably underused and ripe for revival, a la Theodore and company.
Isidore
Greek
"gift of Isis"
Isabel, Theodore, and Isadora are back: could it now be time for a more widespread revival of Isidore? Yet to see any big moves up the charts, Isidore was given to more than 30 boys in a recent year:…
Isidorios
Isidorios is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as the full formal version of the more common Isidore. It derives from the Greek elements "Isis" (relating to the Egyptian goddess) and "doron"…
Isidoro
Spanish; Portuguese; Italian, from Greek
"gift of Isis"
While Isidore feels bookish and stern, Isidoro has a more romantic sound, with its handsome -o ending.
Isidro
Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
"gift of Isis"
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
Isiforos
Isiforos is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Isidoros, which combines 'Isis' (the Egyptian goddess) and 'doron' meaning 'gift' – essentially 'gift of Isis.' This…
Isildur
Literature, Quenya
"servant of the moon"
The name of the elder son of Elendil in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , who was briefly king of Gondor and Arnor.
Isiwuiel
Isiwuiel is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins in various cultural traditions, including potentially Angelic or Hebrew mystical sources. This distinctive name has an ethereal,…
Iskandar
Arabic variation of Alexander
Iskandar is one of the Arabic names for boys derived from a Western name.