Indian name meaning
Ishaan
♂ BoyI·shaan · 2 syllables
The sun; a name of Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Ishan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| I | s | h | a | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Ishaan carries the name number 7.
About the name Ishaan
Ishaan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sun; a name of Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is I·shaan — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Ishan; both spellings are the same name. Ishaan is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means “The sun; a name of Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ishaan a boy or a girl name?
Ishaan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ishaan?
Ishaan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan has 2 syllables and is said as I·shaan.
What are the other spellings of Ishaan?
Ishaan is also commonly spelled Ishan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ishaan?
In the Chaldean system, Ishaan has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Ishaan a common name in India?
Ishaan appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Ishaan?
For a sister to Ishaan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ila, Indira, Ipsita or Gopi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ishaan?
Vivaan, Vihaan, Ayaan or Ahaan share Ishaan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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