Eshan
India · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eshan
The name 'Eshan' is a variant of 'Eshaan' or 'Ishan,' meaning "lord" or "ruler" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *īś* (to own or rule).
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Etymology
The name 'Eshan' is a variant of 'Eshaan' or 'Ishan,' meaning "lord" or "ruler" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *īś* (to own or rule). It is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, often associated with the Hindu god Shiva (as Ishana, a directional guardian) and appears in ancient Vedic texts.
Eshan currently ranks #4,757 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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