Sanskrit · Boy name
Ishaan
“lord, ruler; associated with Shiva”
About the name Ishaan
Ishaan is a Sanskrit name traditionally meaning ‘lord’ or ‘ruler’, and is closely associated with Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name derives from ‘Ishana’, one of the forms of Shiva, who is regarded as the guardian of the northeast direction. Ishaan is used primarily among Hindu families in India and the Indian diaspora. The spelling ‘Ishan’ is also common. Notable bearers include Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan and actor Ishaan Khatter, both of whom have brought visibility to the name in contemporary Indian culture.
- Meaning
- lord, ruler; associated with Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ee-SHAHN(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ishaan
- Ishaan Raj
- Ishaan Kumar
- Ishaan Dev
- Ishaan Nikhil
- Ishaan Amit
Questions about Ishaan
- What does Ishaan mean?
- Ishaan is a Sanskrit name meaning "lord, ruler; associated with Shiva".
- How do you pronounce Ishaan?
- Ishaan is pronounced ee-SHAHN, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Ishaan?
- Variants of Ishaan include Ishan.
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