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Ishant

Quick answerThe name 'Ishant' means "lord of the northeast" or "ruler of the northeast direction," derived from the Sanskrit roots "īśa" (lord, ruler) and "anta" (end, direction).

India · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,988
TrendVintage
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginIndia
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,657

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ishant

The name 'Ishant' means "lord of the northeast" or "ruler of the northeast direction," derived from the Sanskrit roots "īśa" (lord, ruler) and "anta" (end, direction).

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Etymology

The name 'Ishant' means "lord of the northeast" or "ruler of the northeast direction," derived from the Sanskrit roots "īśa" (lord, ruler) and "anta" (end, direction). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, often associated with the god Shiva as a directional guardian, though it lacks notable historical figures outside of modern usage.

Ishant currently ranks #12,988 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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