Ishaan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishaan
Ishaan is a Sanskrit name meaning "the sun" or "lord of the sun," derived from the Sanskrit root "Isha" combined with the suffix "aan." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular prevalence in North India and among Sanskrit-influenced communities, though it has gained modern popularity across South Asian diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Ishaan is a Sanskrit name meaning "the sun" or "lord of the sun," derived from the Sanskrit root "Isha" combined with the suffix "aan." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular prevalence in North India and among Sanskrit-influenced communities, though it has gained modern popularity across South Asian diaspora communities.
Ishaan currently ranks #895 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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