Ishwar
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishwar
The name 'Ishwar' means "lord" or "god" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *īś* ("to own, rule, be master").
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Etymology
The name 'Ishwar' means "lord" or "god" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *īś* ("to own, rule, be master"). It is primarily used in Hindu culture and religion, where it often refers to the supreme personal god, and has been a common given name in India for centuries.
Ishwar currently ranks #4,992 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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