Lord, master, or the sun
In Sanskrit, Ishan is a powerful name often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, specifically representing the direction of the northeast. It conveys a sense of leadership and divinity, and is also used to refer to the sun in various Vedic texts.
About 84 boys were named Ishan in 2025.
Indian film actor
International Indian cricketer
The protagonist child in the film Taare Zameen Par · Taare Zameen Par
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Ishan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
