Ishvar
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishvar
Ishvar (also spelled Ishvara) means "lord" or "supreme being" and derives from Sanskrit, composed of the root "ish" (to rule/govern) and the suffix "vara" (best/supreme).
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Etymology
Ishvar (also spelled Ishvara) means "lord" or "supreme being" and derives from Sanskrit, composed of the root "ish" (to rule/govern) and the suffix "vara" (best/supreme). The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures across India and the diaspora, where it historically refers to a divine controller or manifestation of God in philosophical and religious texts.
Ishvar currently ranks #2,742 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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