Affection, joy, or pleasant companionship
Derived from the Arabic root 'ashara, the name signifies happiness, pleasure, and the joy of social interaction. It often implies a sense of delightful company or a cheerful disposition. In Persian and Urdu literature, it is frequently used to describe a state of bliss or enjoyment.
Less common today
Ishrat isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,397 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Pakistani television actress
Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and economist
