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Isha

Isha is a gender-neutral name of Hindu origin, meaning “one who protects”. This name comes from a Sanskrit word that means “the ruling Goddess” or “the ruler”. Isha holds great significance in Hinduism as it is used to describe the God Shiva in Hindu religious scripture. He is among the many deities present in Hinduism and is known for his power to create, protect, and destroy the universe. Isha is a well-suited name for parents drawn to the strength and virtue it stands for or those who wish to raise baby in the Hindu faith.
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Meaning

One who protects, the ruler

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Pronunciation

EE-sha

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Traits

  • Protective
  • Powerful
  • Graceful
  • Determined

Compatibility

Isha pairs well with both male and female siblings due to its gender-neutral nature. It also works nicely as a middle name to complement a more traditional first name. Culturally, Isha is a versatile name that can be incorporated into various ethnic backgrounds and styles.

Protective Powerful Graceful Determined

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Isha Sharvani

Isha Sharvani

Dancer and Actress

Born: September 29, 1984 · Gujarat, India

Portrait of Isha Sesay

Isha Sesay

Journalist

Born: January 6, 1976 · London, England

Portrait of Isha Koppikar

Isha Koppikar

Actress

Born: September 19, 1976 · Mumbai, India

Portrait of Isha Ambani

Isha Ambani

Businesswoman

Born: October 23, 1991 · Mumbai, India

Portrait of Isha Price

Isha Price

Basketball Player

Born: April 6, 1986 · Dayton, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Isha Johansen

Isha Johansen

Football Administrator

Born: December 5, 1964 · Freetown, Sierra Leone

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Isha Original form
  • Aisha Arabic variant
  • Isa Hebrew variant
  • Devanagari
  • Persian
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Japanese
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • ईशा (Isha) Devanagari
  • ایشا (Isha) Persian
  • 이샤 (Isha) Korean
  • 伊莎 (Yīshā) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • イーシャ (Īsha) Japanese
  • อีชา (Icha) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Isha

What does Isha mean?
One who protects, the ruler
What is the origin of Isha?
Isha has Sanskrit origins.
Is Isha popular?
Isha has been viewed 161 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Isha?
Similar names include Xavi, Djuma, Nana, Veronica, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Isha?
Isha is pronounced EE-sha.

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