Russian Names that Start With I
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Ivan
Russian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted into the American naming pool. Ivan is, of course, ubiquitous in Russian culture.…
Ivanna
Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of John
Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of…
Irisha
Irisha is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily considered a diminutive or variant form of Irina or Irene. The name carries the meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful' from its Greek roots. Irisha has…
Irya
Variation of Irina, Russian
"peace"
Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
Irena
Czech; Latvian; Polish; Bulgarian; Lithuanian, from Greek
"peace"
This form of Irene feels fresher and gives the classic name a chic, international flair. It's most commonly used in Eastern Europe.
Irina
Russian from Greek
"peace"
Irina is a Russian ballet-inflected classic, one of the Three Sisters in the Chekhov play. While some Americans will pronounce this like Irene with three syllables, the pronunciation used throughout…
Iryna
Iryna is a Slavic feminine name, primarily used in Ukrainian and Belarusian cultures as their version of Irene. The name derives from the Greek 'Eirene,' meaning 'peace.' Iryna carries a beautiful…
Irini
Irini is a feminine name of Greek origin that directly translates to "peace." It is the modern Greek form of Eirene, who in Greek mythology was the goddess of peace and springtime, one of the Horai…
Irisa
Irisa is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iris, the Greek name meaning 'rainbow' and associated with the goddess who served as a messenger between gods…
Izabele
Izabele is a distinctive variation of the classic name Isabel, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' This particular spelling adds a European flair, resembling…
Izabela
Izabela is a beautiful Slavic and Polish variation of Isabella, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. This spelling is particularly common in Poland, Czech…
Izbel
Izbel is a feminine name that appears to be a unique variation of Isabel or Isobel. The traditional name Isabel derives from the medieval Spanish form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew…
Ivona
Ivona is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, and Poland. It's a variant of Yvonne, which ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'iv'…
Ilya
Russian variation of Elijah
"the Lord is my God"
A rare example of an a-ending boy's name that sounds masculine, Ilya has a large measure of creative Slavic charm. >p>Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character in Goncharov's novel "Oblomov."…
Ilias
Greek, from Hebrew
"Yahweh is God"
The Greek form of Elijah.
Ilari
Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, Latin
"cheerful"
Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option…
Ignati
Ignati is a masculine name that serves as a variant of Ignatius, which derives from the Latin name Ignatius, originally from the Roman family name Egnatius. The root meaning may connect to the Latin…
Ignat
Ignat is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Bulgaria, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Latin name Ignatius, which comes from the Roman family name…
Ignatiy
Ignatiy is the Russian form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Latin name Ignatius, it comes from the word "ignis" meaning "fire," suggesting qualities of…
Igor
Old Norse via Russian
"warrior"
Musical association with Igor Stravinsky, but also Dr. Frankenstein's right-hand man.