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Japanese Names that Start With I

Updated October 2024

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There are 6 Japanese names that start with the letter I for boys and girls, including Ima, Ishi, Ichiro, Iku, Issey, and Ino.

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  • Ima

    Japanese

    "present, now"

    Frequently cited as an example of cruel baby naming, à la Ima Hogg.

  • Ishi

    Japanese

    "stone"

    Connotes a strong, solid character.

  • Ichiro

    Japanese

    "firstborn son"

    Ichiro is a good classic choice for the first boy in a Japanese family.

  • Iku

    Japanese

    "nourishing"

    Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

  • Issey

    Japanese

    "first-born"

    Japanese-born fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for his techno-clothes, could provide baby naming inspiration.

  • Ino

    Greek; Japanese

    "mythological name; wild boar"

    Ino was one of the Queens of Thebes who, after her death, became an immortal. Ino raised her nephew, Dionysus (son of Semele and Zeus), provoking the wrath of Hera. In desperation Ino threw herself…