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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian film actor
International Indian cricketer
The protagonist child in the film Taare Zameen Par · Taare Zameen Par
The same feel as Ishan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
