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Basque Names that Start With I

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Basque names that start with the letter I for boys and girls, including Iker, Inara, Inigo, Izar, Imanol, Ilario, Ibon, Irati, Itzal, Izadi, Ilargi, Ixidor, Ibane, Ilari, Iáaki, Iara, and Ibona.

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Iker
Basque
"visitation"
Long an extremely popular name in Spain, Iker (usually pronounced EE-kuhr in the English speaking world) is the rare Basque name that's starting to make it big in the States also, thanks to soccer…
Inara
Arabic, Basque, mythology, "shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
"shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
Inara is an appealing choice with multiple origins, currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Netherlands. Gentle looking but bright in feel, it is also on the rise in the US, possibly owing to its…
Inigo
Basque, medieval Spanish variation of Ignatius
"fiery"
Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer Inigo Jones.…
Izar
Basque
"star"
Used more for girls in Europe, but definitely sounds masculine enough for a boy here.
Imanol
Basque, from Hebrew
"God is with us"
This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.
Ilario
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
Ibon
Basque
"river"
Ibon is a masculine Basque name with ancient origins in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Compact and distinctive, Ibon has remained somewhat…
Irati
Basque
"fern field"
For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.
Itzal
Basque
"Shadow"
The Basque name, meaning shadow, has the virtue of having both an interesting meaning and an obvious pronunciation.
Izadi
Basque
"nature"
A popular choice in the Basque region of Spain, Izadi is a bright and earthy choice, taken from the Basque word for "nature". An intriguing choice for fans of Izadora, Isaura, and Zadie, it is also…
Ilargi
Basque
"moon"
A Basque word name, comprised of the elements hil and argi meaning "month" and "light", it translates to "moon" in English. In Basque mythology, Ilargi is the Goddess of the Moon, and the daughter of…
Ixidor
Ixidor is a distinctive masculine name with a mysterious quality, likely of modern invented origin rather than traditional usage. The name may draw inspiration from fantasy literature, gaming, or…
Ibane
Ibane is a feminine name with Basque origins, where it's considered a variant of the name Ivana or Joan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Basque culture,…
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…
Iáaki
Iáaki is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or stylized version of Iñaki (also written as Inaki), which is a Basque name. In Basque culture, Iñaki is equivalent to Ignatius and derives…
Iara
Iara, while listed as masculine here, is traditionally a feminine name with Brazilian origins, derived from ancient Tupi-Guarani mythology. In Brazilian folklore, Iara (or Yara) is a water nymph or…
Ibona
African, meaning uncertain
Ibona is an uncommon feminine name with possible African origins. The name may be connected to various African languages, potentially relating to concepts of blessing, gift, or beauty, though…

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