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Imogen
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Imogen originates in Gaelic languages and means "young maiden". Some sources suggest that the name was invented by Shakespeare for his play Cymbeline. Originally he wanted to use the name Innogen but due to misprinting it, Imogen was used instead and finally became very popular. As a feminine given name it is frequent especially in the United Kingdom.
Ibrahim
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Ibrahim is an Arabic variant of the Hebrew name Avraham, or as we commonly know it in English, Abraham. The name is derived from the Jewish words 'av', which means 'father', and 'hamon', which means 'multitude', from where the name gets its meaning.
Iris
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Iris originates in Greek language and means "colors of rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of rainbow and the messenger of all gods. The word is also used for the part of the eye which encircles the pupil. Finally, it is a a flowering plant of various colors. As a feminine given name, Iris has been fairly popular in the United States.
Ignacio
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Ignacio is a Spanish variant of the Latin name 'Ignatius', itself derived from the Latin word 'ignis', which means 'fire'.
Inge
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Inge originates in Germanic languages and refers to Ing, a god from Norse mythology. It can be used as both feminine and masculine given names. It functions as a surname as well.
Ianthe
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Ianthe originates in Greek language and means "flower of purple color". The meaning is derived from a young girl in Greek mythology, who was so beautiful that after her death the gods grew lots of violet flowers on her grave. As a feminine given name Ianthe is rather rare in the United States.
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