👦 Ishaan — Name Meaning & Origin

Ishaan

“Lord Shiva; The sun; North-east direction”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion
RashiVrishabh (Taurus)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 2) · syllable “I”
Numerology7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual
Letters6 · starts with I
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Ishaan?

Ishaan means "Lord Shiva; The sun; North-east direction" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Ishaan a boy or girl name?

Ishaan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Ishaan from?

Ishaan is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion.

What is the rashi of the name Ishaan?

By its first syllable "I", Ishaan belongs to Vrishabh (Taurus) rashi and Krittika nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Ishaan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Ishaan adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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