This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Arabic or Indian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Iftikhar m Arabic, UrduMeans "pride, haughtiness, loftiness" in Arabic, from the root افتخر
(iftakhara) meaning "to be proud of, to brag, to flaunt".
Ihit m Gujarati, Nepali, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, AssameseMEANING - sought, wished, desired, attempted, desire, request
I'jaaz m Pakistani, ArabicAstonishing, Miracle. In Islamic Context refers to the belief that the Qur'an is of such high quality in content and form that one is unable to imitate it.
Ijaz m Arabic, UrduMeans "miracle, marvel" in Arabic. In Islamic doctrine this term refers to the inimitability and miraculous nature of the Quran.
Ikhlas f & m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "sincerity, devotion, loyalty" in Arabic. This is the name of the 112th chapter of the Quran (surah Al-Ikhlas).
Ikhtiyar Al-din m ArabicMeans "chosen one of the religion" from اختيار (
ikhtiar) meaning "chosen, appointed" combined with دين (
dīn) meaning "religion"
Ikrima m & f Arabic, IndonesianMeans "female pigeon, dove" in Arabic, used as a feminine name in Indonesia and a masculine name elsewhere. This was the name of a companion of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Ilyana f Arabic, Bulgarian, SerbianFeminine form of
Ilya. Ilyana is an indirect Quranic name and a non-standard formation that originates from
Ilana. It means "sun", "sun ray", "kindness", "softness", "leniency", and "gentleness".
Imad al-Din m ArabicMeans "pillar of the faith" from Arabic عماد
('imad) meaning "support, pillar" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Imdad m UrduMeans "aid, help, support" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic إمداد
(imdad).
Inam m UrduMeans "reward, prize" in Urdu, from Arabic إنعام
(in'am).
Inamalhaqq m ArabicMeans "bestower of the truth" from
إنعام (
in'am) meaning "giving, bestower" and
الحق (
al-haqq) meaning "the truth"
Indro m Indian, ItalianPossibly a form of
Indra. In was popularized in Italy as well by Indro Montanelli (1909-2001), Italian journalist, historian and writer.
Induja f HindiInduja is Hindi for daughter of the moon, and I've heard it is also another name for the river Narmada.
Ingit m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Hinduism, Nepali, Bengali, Assamese, Indian (Sikh)MEANING - sign, secret aim, indication, movement, gesture, change of voice
Inji f Arabic (Egyptian)Egyptian borrowing of Turkish
İnci. Inji Hanim (died 5 September 1890) was the first wife of Sa'id Pasha, Wāli of Egypt and Sudan from 1854 until 1863. She was known among the Europeans as Princess Sa'id.
Insaf f & m Arabic, Tatar, BashkirMeans "fairness, impartiality, justice, equity" in Arabic, from the root أنصف
(ʿanṣafa) meaning "to act justly, to be fair".
Intikhab m UrduMeans "selection, extraction, choice" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic انتخاب
(intikhāb).
Intisar f & m Arabic, UrduMeans "victory, triumph, conquest" in Arabic, from the root انتصر
(intaṣara) meaning "to gain victory, to triumph". It is typically masculine in Pakistan and feminine elsewhere.
Inzamam m Arabic, UrduMeans "joining, congregation" in Arabic, from the root انضم
(indhamma) meaning "to put together, to join".
Iqlim m Arabic, PersianMeans "climate" in Arabic and Persian, ultimately from Ancient Greek κλίμα (klíma).
Iraj m IndianMEANING- { "son of wind-god", a Name of lord Hanuman}. Here ईर means air, wind-god + ज means born... [
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Iram f Arabic (Rare), UrduFrom the name of a mythical lost city mentioned in the Qur'an, possibly derived from an Arabic word meaning "toss, throw off". According to legend,
Allah destroyed the city with a sandstorm after its inhabitants (called Ad or Aad) refused to accept the teachings of Islam.
Irfanullah m Arabic, UrduDerived from the Arabic noun عرفان
(irfan) meaning "knowledge, awareness, learning" (see
Irfan) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
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Irshad m Arabic, UrduMeans "guidance, direction" in Arabic, from the root أرشد
(ʾarshada) meaning "to guide, to lead on the right course".
Iruttan m Tamil (Japanized, Rare)Iruttan is a name from Tamil literature. The meaning of the name is "Darkness" or "Dark One". It can also be a name of an old warlord from the Tamil epic Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi, who was mentioned briefly.
Ishin m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, NepaliMEANING - reigning, commanding
Ishka f Hindi"One who has only friends, no enemies"
Ishneet f & m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit एषा
(eṣā) meaning "desire, wish" and नीति
(nīti) meaning "guidance, moral conduct, behaviour".
Ishpal m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit एषा
(eṣā) meaning "desire, wish" and पाल
(pāla) meaning "guard, protector".
Isht m HindiDerived from Sanskrit इष्ट
(iṣṭa) meaning "wished, desired, longed for".
Ishta f Sanskrit, Tamil, Hinduism, Telugu, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, SinhaleseMEANING - desired, loved, worshipped, respected, sacrificed
Ishtu f Indian, Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Nepali, Sinhalese, Fijian, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, AmericanMEANING -desire, wish... [
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Israr m Arabic, UrduMeans "secret" in Arabic, derived from أَسَرَّ
(asrarra) meaning "to keep secret, to hide, to conceal".
Istiak m ArabicMale name of Arabic origin meaning "longing" or "craving".
Iyad m ArabicMeans "force, strength, support, reinforcement" in Arabic, from the root أيد
(ʾayyada) meaning "to support".
Izan m & f ArabicFrom Arabic إذْعان (iḏʻān), meaning "obedience, submission."
Izara f Arabic (Maghrebi)Strictly feminine form of
Izar which itself is another name for Mirak, a star in the constellation Boötes. This Izar has its origins in the Arabic word
izar "shawl".
Izhar m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeans "manifestation, demonstration, display" in Arabic, from the root أظهر
(ʾaẓhara) meaning "to show, to exhibit".
Izzahbillah f ArabicCombination of Arabic Izzah (عزة) meaning "Glory, power" and Arabic Billah (بالله) meaning "with God, through God".
Izzat m Arabic, MalayDerived from Arabic عزّ
(‘izz) meaning "glory, power" or "honor, majesty".
Izzat Allah m ArabicMeans "glory of
Allah" from Arabic عزة
(ʿizza) meaning "honour, glory, power, might" combined with الله
(Allah).
Jaami f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, BengaliMEANING : a virtuous or respectable woman, Sister, daughter -in-law. ( It is name of an apsara)
Jaanaki f HindiMeaning "Daughter of Janak".
Janak, which was a King married to Queen Videha.
Jaba f BengaliThe name Jaba (জবা) is of Bengali origin, directly referring to the hibiscus flower, which is common and culturally significant in Bengal.... [
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Jadir m Arabicfrom the Arabic root ج د ر (J D R) related to worth. constructed in the pattern to mean "worthy"
Jagruti f IndianMeans "awareness" in Hindi, from
जागृत (
jāgŕt) "aware, awake, watchful"—itself from Sanskrit
जाग्रत् (
jāgrat).
Jagtar m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit जगत्
(jagat) meaning "world, universe" combined with तार
(tāra) meaning "crossing, passing over".
Jahanavi f Indianthis means...ganga...the river ganges...its a synonym for ganga
Jahandar m Persian, UrduMeans "possessor of the world" from Persian جهان
(jahan) meaning "world" combined with the suffix دار
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Jahanzaib m UrduFrom Persian جهان
(jahān) meaning "world" and زیب
(zib) meaning "embellishment, ornament, beauty".
Jahmead m HindiJahmead comes from the Hindi words ja, which means going, and meed, which means hope. It is an uncommon name, mostly used in the middle east, especially India. The first instance of this name dates back to the early 19th century.
Jahnavi f Indian, HinduismMeans "daughter of Jahnu" in Sanskrit. This is another name of the Hindu goddess
Ganga (the river Ganges personified), because she flooded the ashram of the rishi or saint Jahnu while being led by Bhagiratha.
Jaideep m & f Indian (Sikh)Derived from Sanskrit जय
(jayá) meaning "victory, triumph" and दीप
(dīpa) meaning "lamp, light".
Jaisamina f PunjabiDerived from Punjabi ਜੈਸਮੀਨ (
jaisamīna) meaning "jasmine", making it the Punjabi form of
Yasmin.
Jaival m HindiThis name comes from Hindi. It means life sharing, or life giving.
Jala f Arabic (Egyptian, Rare)Derived from Arabic
جَالَ (jāla) "to wander, to travel, to roam" as well as "(of an idea, thought) to come to mind; to think".
Jamdani f & m IndianPossibly from the name of a fine muslin fabric, traditionally made in Bangladesh. The name is of Persian origin, from
jam "flower" and
dani "vase". ... [
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