Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Sanskrit, of Indian origin.
Ishaan is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit ishan meaning "the sun" or "ruling in all directions," one of the names of Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition. The northeast direction is called Ishaan in Hindu cosmology, associated with the divine.
Ishaan has been one of the most popular names in India and has grown significantly in the United States within South Asian communities. The 2007 Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth), featuring a young protagonist named Ishaan, brought the name widespread emotional resonance.