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Eeshan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Eeshan

Pronounced ee-SHAHN /iˈʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ishaan/Ishan — from Sanskrit ishana, 'the Lord, the ruler; the sun' — a name of ShivaMedium

In 30 seconds: The Lord; a ruler: Eeshan spells Ishaan — 'the Lord; the sun' (a name of Shiva). Strong, devout, and warm (said 'ee-SHAHN').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Ishaan/Ishan — from Sanskrit ishana, 'the Lord, the ruler; the sun' — a name of Shiva
U.S. rank (2025)#11036 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 232
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eeshan is a spelling of Ishaan/Ishan — from Sanskrit ishana, 'the Lord, the ruler, the master; the sun' — a name of Shiva, the lord of the northeast direction. A strong, devout, popular modern Indian boys' name (said 'ee-SHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-Lord at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ishaan means 'the Lord, the ruler; the sun' in Sanskrit — a name of Shiva, lord of the northeast — Eeshan is an -ee- spelling, strong and devout (said 'ee-SHAHN').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Ishaan — root etymology

Variations

IshaanIshanEshan

Nicknames

Eesh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eeshan mean?

Eeshan spells Ishaan — Sanskrit 'the Lord, the ruler; the sun' (a name of Shiva).

How do you pronounce Eeshan?

It's said ee-SHAHN /iˈʃɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eeshan a boy or girl name?

Eeshan is a boy's name.

How popular is Eeshan?

Eeshan is a rare name in the U.S.

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