boy · Sanskrit

Ishan

/I-shan/

Meaning: Sun, ruler

Ishan at a glance

Meaning: Sun, ruler
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: I-shan
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Ishaan, Ishaani, Ishaanya, Ishanah, Ishano, Ishen

Lucky details for Ishan

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Ishan is a Sanskrit name meaning “sun, ruler”. It is a spelling variant of Ishaan and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Ishan for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Ishan reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Isha Ishi Ishy Isy

Middle Names

Ishaan Ibraahima Imraana

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Ishan

What does the name Ishan mean?

Ishan means “sun, ruler” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Ishan a boy or girl name?

Ishan is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Ishan?

Ishan is pronounced I-shan (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Ishan?

The lucky number for Ishan is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Ishan?

Popular short forms include Isha, Ishi, Ishy, Isy.