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Ishaan

Ishaan is a baby boy name of Indian origin meaning “the sun”. In Indian cultures, the sun is represented by the Hindu god Surya. Surya, or Aditya, is known as the king of planets and god of the sun who provides beautiful light to the world and warmth to our hearts. Even with such a powerful Indian presence, the baby boy name Ishaan is widely beloved throughout the rest of the world, too! Whether you want baby to light up the world around him or remind him of the power he’s got inside, the name Ishaan could be just the one you’re looking for.
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Meaning

The sun

Popularity

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Pronunciation

'ee-shahn'

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Traits

  • Bright
  • Radiant
  • Energetic
  • Confident

Compatibility

Ishaan goes well with traditional and modern Indian names for siblings. It also pairs nicely as a middle name with shorter first names. This name fits well in multicultural and diverse family settings, adding a touch of brightness and warmth to the overall name combination.

Bright Radiant Energetic Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ishaan Khatter

Ishaan Khatter

Actor

Born: November 1, 1995 · Mumbai, India

Portrait of Ishaan S. Tharoor

Ishaan S. Tharoor

Writer

Born: November 4, 1986 · Singapore

Portrait of Ishaan K. Manhas

Ishaan K. Manhas

Athlete

Born: November 7, 1991 · Jammu, India

Portrait of Ishaan Jain

Ishaan Jain

Scientist

Born: March 15, 1990 · New Delhi, India

Portrait of Ishaan Randeria

Ishaan Randeria

Artist

Born: September 7, 1982 · Ahmedabad, India

Portrait of Ishaan Chhibber

Ishaan Chhibber

Leader

Born: June 23, 1975 · Delhi, India

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ishaan Original form
  • Devanagari
  • Gurmukhi
  • Bengali
  • Gujarati
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Malayalam

Cultural Adaptations

  • ईशान (Ishān) Devanagari
  • ਈਸ਼ਾਨ (Īśān) Gurmukhi
  • ঈশান (Īśān) Bengali
  • ઈશાન (Īśān) Gujarati
  • ಈಶಾನ್ (Īśān) Kannada
  • ஈஷான் (Īṣāṉ) Tamil
  • ఈశాన్ (Īśān) Telugu
  • ഈശാൻ (Īśān) Malayalam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ishaan

What does Ishaan mean?
The sun
What is the origin of Ishaan?
Ishaan has Indian origins.
Is Ishaan popular?
Ishaan has been viewed 145 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ishaan?
Similar names include Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Nana, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan is pronounced 'ee-shahn'.

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