Ishaan, Ishana

• Origin: Sanskrit, Hindi ईशान ईशान
• Meaning: “the ruler; the master; the Lord; the sovereign.”
• Gender: Male
• Variant transcription: Ishan
• (EE-shahn); (EE-shah-nuh)

Both names are derived from the Sanskrit ईशान (Īśāna), meaning “ruler,” “lord,” “master” or “sovereign.” It is an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva and is also associated with the northeast direction.

Ishaan currently ranks in as the 898th Most Popular Male name in the United States, while in England & Wales, it currently ranks in at #487 (2025).

Sources

• https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/6720/what-is-the-story-of-sivas-incarnation-%E0%A4%88%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8-ishan