Nepali boy name
Ishan name meaning
ईशान
Say it: ee-SHAN/isan/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #271
Meaning of Ishan
Lord, ruler; a name of Shiva; also the north-east.
नेपालीमा: ईशान संस्कृत नाम हो, जसको अर्थ स्वामी वा शासक हुन्छ। यो भगवान शिवको नाम हो र उत्तर-पूर्व दिशालाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Ishan
Ishan combines a short form with a substantial meaning: lord or ruler, a name of Shiva, and also the north-east. Its Shiva connection gives this Sanskrit name a devotional feeling. Said ee-SHAN, the five-letter spelling has a flowing start and a clear stressed finish. It is common in our sample, ranking 271st among boy names. The sound shared by names ending in -an is one of the most common in Nepali boy names. To compare similar closing rhythms, consider Roshan and Nishan.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Ishan at a glance
| Name | Ishan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ईशान also इशान, इशन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Shiva |
| Starts with | I · इ |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #271 among boy names (21 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.
Famous people named Ishan
- Ishan Pandey · b. 1998
Nepalese cricketer
Names that sound like Ishan
Ishan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐃𑐱𑐵𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒄𑒬𑒰𑒢 |
| Bengali | ঈশান |
| Gujarati | ઈશાન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀈𑀰𑀸𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | īśān |
FAQ about the name Ishan
What is the meaning of Ishan?
Ishan means: Lord, ruler; a name of Shiva; also the north-east. (नेपालीमा: ईशान, शिव)
Is Ishan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ishan in Nepali?
Ishan is written ईशान in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written इशान or इशन.
How do you pronounce Ishan?
Ishan is pronounced ee-SHAN (IPA: /isan/).
What is the origin of the name Ishan?
Ishan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ishan?
Ishan ranks #271 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Ishan?
Notable people named Ishan include Ishan Pandey (Nepalese cricketer).