Desire, wish, or ruler
In Sanskrit, Ishana is a multifaceted name often associated with the divine. It is a feminine form of Ishan, which is one of the names of Lord Shiva, signifying a protector or ruler. It also carries the poetic meaning of desire or impulse.
Less common today
Ishana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,232 in 2012.
American film director and screenwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
