Gender: Boy
Meaning: Sun, Lord Shiva, ruler of the northeast
Origin: Sanskrit/Hindu
Popularity: Ranked #999 in 2024 with 225 babies born.
History: Ishaan is a Sanskrit name with deep Hindu significance. It refers to the northeast direction, considered sacred in Hindu cosmology, and is also an epithet of Lord Shiva. It is widely used across India and among Hindu communities globally, carrying spiritual and auspicious associations.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Ishaan? About 1 in 14,793 babies born in 2024 were named Ishaan, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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