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Nepali names starting with “Is”
29 names
29 Nepali names beginning with “Is”.
- Ishwor♂ईश्वरGod, supreme lord
- Ishan♂ईशानLord, ruler
- Isha♀ईशाGoddess
- Ishwar♂ईश्वरGod, supreme lord
- Ishwori♂♀ईश्वरीGoddess
- Ishor♂ईश्वरMeaning God, the supreme lord
- Isabel♀इसाबेलPledged to God
- Ishani♀ईशानीConsort of Ishan
- Ishat♂इशत
- Ishab♂इशब
- Ishu♂♀ईशुLike Ishan/Ishwar
- Ishwari♂ईश्वरीGoddess
- Ismam♂इस्माम
- Isman♂इस्मान
- Israr♂इसरारSecrets or mysteries
- Ishad♂इशाद
- Ishara♀इशाराSign or gesture
- Ishawari♂ईश्वरीMeaning goddess or supreme female power
- Ishwary♂ईश्वरीMeaning wealth and prosperity
- Ishwer♂ईश्वरMeaning God, the supreme lord
- Istiyaq♂इस्तियाकLonging, yearning or eager desire
- Iswar♂ईश्वरGod, supreme lord
- Iswari♂ईश्वरीGoddess
- Iswor♂ईश्वरGod, supreme lord
- Ishana♀ईशानाRuler, mistress
- Ishanya♀ईशान्याNorth-east direction
- Ishika♀इशिकाPaintbrush
- Ishita♀इशिताMastery and superiority
- Ishreya♀इश्रेया
Guide
Nepali names starting with Is, from divine titles to gestures
The 29 Nepali names starting with Is include several spellings of divine titles as well as meanings of secrets, signs and longing. Is does not have one fixed Nepali sound: Ishwor begins ईश, Isabel इस and Ishara इश. Compare इ and ई, and स and श, before choosing the English spelling.
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One title, several forms
Ishwor, Ishwar and Ishwer are written ईश्वर and mean god or supreme lord. Iswar shares that written form and meaning.
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Feminine divine names
Isha (ईशा) means goddess or ruler. Ishwori and Ishwari mean goddess or supreme female divine power.
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Other Is meanings
Ishara means sign or gesture. Israr means secrets or mysteries, while Istiyaq means longing or eager desire.
Is names with divine meanings
Compare the complete forms rather than deciding from the first two English letters. Ishwor (ईश्वर) means god or supreme lord; a name of Shiva. Ishwar means god or supreme lord; a name of Shiva. Ishan means lord or ruler; a name of Shiva and also the north-east. Isha (ईशा) means goddess or ruler; a name of Durga or Parvati. Ishwori means goddess or supreme female divine power. Ishani means consort of Ishan; a name of Durga or Parvati. Read the guide to names from gods and goddesses if the divine connection matters most.
Other names beginning with Is and their spellings
These choices show why the English opening alone cannot tell you the sound or meaning. Isabel (इसाबेल) means pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth. Israr means secrets or mysteries. Ishara means a sign or gesture; a silent hint. Istiyaq (इस्तियाक) means longing, yearning or eager desire. Ishika means paintbrush; also arrow. Ishana means ruler or mistress; also an epithet of goddess Durga. Use the name finder to compare your favourites with other openings.
Tips for parents
- Say Ishwor and Israr aloud to hear the difference between श and स.
- Compare Ishwor, Ishwar and Ishwer before choosing one English spelling.
- Keep Ishika on your list if the paintbrush meaning appeals to you.
- Write the full Devanagari form alongside the English name you plan to use.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali names start with Is?
Ishwor, Ishan, Isha, Ishani, Israr and Ishara are examples. Some are divine titles; others mean secrets or gestures.
Does Is always sound the same in Nepali names?
No. Ishwor is ईश्वर, Isabel is इसाबेल and Ishara is इशारा. The spellings show differences in the opening vowel and in स or श.
Are Ishwori and Ishwari different in meaning?
Both mean goddess or supreme female divine power and are written ईश्वरी here. Compare your preferred English form and family pronunciation.
Which Is names have meanings beyond divine titles?
Ishara means sign or gesture, Israr means secrets or mysteries, and Istiyaq means longing. Ishika means paintbrush and also arrow.