Indian name meaning
Ishwar
♂ BoyIsh·war · 2 syllables
God; the supreme Lord
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| I | s | h | w | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Ishwar carries the name number 9.
About the name Ishwar
Ishwar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “God; the supreme Lord.”
Spoken aloud it is Ish·war — 2 syllables. Ishwar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishwar mean?
Ishwar means “God; the supreme Lord.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ishwar a boy or a girl name?
Ishwar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ishwar?
Ishwar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ishwar?
Ishwar has 2 syllables and is said as Ish·war.
What is the numerology number of the name Ishwar?
In the Chaldean system, Ishwar has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Ishwar a common name in India?
Ishwar appears 12 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ishwar?
For a sister to Ishwar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ila, Indira, Ipsita or Kiran all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ishwar?
Anwar, Kanwar, Parmeshwar or Rameshwar share Ishwar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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