Ishaanईशान
Īśāna · traditionally used for boys
“Ruler, lord; Śiva; northeast”
Ruler, sovereign; an epithet of Śiva-Rudra; also the regent of the northeastern direction (Īśāna-koṇa).
Starting sound and where it falls
Ishaan begins with Ee — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ee open Krittika pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Ishaan Khatter.
Cultural context
Evokes Shiva as ruler and the guardian direction of northeast.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan (Īśāna) is attested as “Ruler, lord; Śiva; northeast.” Ruler, sovereign; an epithet of Śiva-Rudra; also the regent of the northeastern direction (Īśāna-koṇa).
Which nakshatra sound does Ishaan fit?
Ishaan begins with the sound Ee, which opens Krittika pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ishaan a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ishaan is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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