Itti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Itti

What is the meaning of the name Itti ?

The baby name Itti is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪti/ (IH-tee).

Itti is Thai in Origin.

Itti is a compact cross-cultural name pronounced IT-tee. In Thai, it stems from Pali iddhi, meaning power, capability, or influence, and is used as a male given name or nickname. In Akkadian (ancient Mesopotamian), itti means “with/alongside” and appears at the start of theophoric names like Itti-Marduk-balatu, implying companionship or divine support. Hebrew offers a near-homophone, Ittai/Itai, “with me,” which has encouraged modern spellings like Itti in some communities.

Usage spans modern Thailand (e.g., the late singer Itti Balangura) and historical South India, where the variant Itty occurs in Kerala records, notably the 17th-century herbalist Itty Achudan. Variants and related forms include Itty, Itthi, Iddhi (learned Thai/Pali), and the Hebrew Ittai/Itai; note that Sanskrit Iti is a separate feminine name. Meanings cluster around strength, influence, and loyal companionship. Suitable as a succinct, international choice; predominantly masculine in Thai, but functionally unisex elsewhere.