Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Ishaan

“A name of Shiva and the guardian of the northeast”

About the name Ishaan

Meaning
A name of Shiva and the guardian of the northeast
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
I
Name number
7

Numerology of Ishaan

Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Ishaan

Krittika

Naming syllable “I” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signVrishabha (Taurus)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Ishaan starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Ishaan

What does the name Ishaan mean?

Ishaan means "A name of Shiva and the guardian of the northeast" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Ishaan a boy or a girl name?

Ishaan is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Ishaan match?

The name Ishaan starts with the syllable "I", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Ishaan?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Ishaan adds up to 7. Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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