👦 Ishan — Name Meaning & Origin

Ishan

“Lord Shiva; The sun”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius
RashiVrishabh (Taurus)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 2) · syllable “I”
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters5 · starts with I
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Ishan?

Ishan means "Lord Shiva; The sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Ishan a boy or girl name?

Ishan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Ishan from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Ishan?

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

What is the lucky number for Ishan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Ishan adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

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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