Sanskrit

Ishani

Pronounced ee-SHAH-neeShare

Meaning: Ruler; a name of Parvati

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Ishani is a feminine Sanskrit form associated with rulership and the goddess Parvati. Its spiritual meaning belongs to that naming tradition.

Nicknames

  • Ishu
  • Ishi

Spellings & variants

  • Ishaani
  • Eshani
  • Ishanee

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Ishani comes from Sanskrit.

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