Nepali girl name
Isha name meaning
ईशा
Say it: EE-sha/isa/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #109
Meaning of Isha
Goddess; ruler; a name of Durga or Parvati.
नेपालीमा: ईशा संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ देवी वा शासिका हुन्छ। यो देवी दुर्गा वा पार्वतीको एक नाम हो।
About the name Isha
Isha pairs a short form with the strong meanings “goddess” and “ruler.” It is also a name of Durga or Parvati, giving this Sanskrit choice a clear goddess connection. Pronounced EE-sha, its four letters create an open beginning and a soft ending. Parents who like a gentle sound with a substantial meaning may find that balance appealing. Isha is common among girl names in our sample, ranked #109. Compare Esha, Iha and Nisha as related options, reading their meanings alongside their sounds.
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Isha at a glance
| Name | Isha |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ईशा also इशा, इष |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | I · इ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #109 among girl names (14 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Isha
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Isha
- Isha Rai · b. 1998
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Laxmi♂♀लक्ष्मीGoddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Ganga♂♀गंगाThe sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess
- Ambika♀अम्बिकाMother
- Tara♂♀ताराStar
- Usha♀उषाDawn, daybreak
- Gauri♂♀गौरीFair, white or radiant
- Saraswati♀सरस्वतीGoddess of knowledge, music, arts and wisdom
- Sita♂♀सीताFurrow
- Janaki♂♀जानकीDaughter of Janak
- Santoshi♀सन्तोषीContented one
- Shiwani♀शिवानीConsort of Shiva, Goddess Parvati
Names that sound like Isha
- Iha♂♀इहाWish or desire
- Ishu♂♀ईशुLike Ishan/Ishwar
- Insha♀इन्शाCreation or writing
- Ina♀इना
- Ishani♀ईशानीConsort of Ishan
- Ila♀इलाEarth
- Ira♀इराEarth
- Ishara♀इशाराSign or gesture
- Ivaa♀इवाPossibly from Hebrew "gift of God" or a form of Eva meaning life
- Ishana♀ईशानाRuler, mistress
- Ishika♀इशिकाPaintbrush
- Ishita♀इशिताMastery and superiority
Isha in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐃𑐱𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒄𑒬𑒰 |
| Bengali | ঈশা |
| Gujarati | ઈશા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀈𑀰𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | īśā |
FAQ about the name Isha
What is the meaning of Isha?
Isha means: Goddess; ruler; a name of Durga or Parvati. (नेपालीमा: ईशा)
Is Isha a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Isha in Nepali?
Isha is written ईशा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written इशा or इष.
How do you pronounce Isha?
Isha is pronounced EE-sha (IPA: /isa/).
What is the origin of the name Isha?
Isha is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Isha?
Isha ranks #109 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Isha?
Notable people named Isha include Isha Rai.
What are other spellings of Isha?
Other spellings of Isha: Esha.