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Eshani

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Pronounced eh-SHAH-nee /ɛˈʃɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Eshani, a name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), understood as the consort of Ishana, a form of the god Shiva. A graceful Hindu devotional name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful Sanskrit name: Eshani is a name of the goddess Parvati (said 'eh-SHAH-nee'). Devotional and lovely.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Eshani, a name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), understood as the consort of Ishana, a form of the god Shiva. A graceful Hindu devotional name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8016 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

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

Eshani comes from the Sanskrit, a name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), consort of Ishana (Shiva). It reads as a lovely Hindu devotional name, rare in the U.S. and rich in meaning (said 'eh-SHAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Graceful, devotional, and rare.

Did you know? Eshani is a Sanskrit name of the goddess Parvati (Durga) — the consort of Ishana, a form of Shiva — giving it a graceful, devotional resonance (said 'eh-SHAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Eshani — Sanskrit, name of goddess Parvati/Durga

Variations

IshaniEshanaEshanee

Nicknames

EshaAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eshani mean?

Eshani is a Sanskrit name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), consort of Ishana, a form of Shiva.

How do you pronounce Eshani?

It's said eh-SHAH-nee /ɛˈʃɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eshani a boy or girl name?

Eshani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Eshani?

Eshani is a rare name in the U.S.

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