Ishwar
Ishwar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “God, the Lord”.
| Meaning | God, the Lord |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | ईश्वर |
| Pronunciation | EESH-wur |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Ishwar
Ishwar is the common modern spelling of Ishvara, 'lord, God'. It is a respectful, traditional boy's name in India and Nepal, and part of many compounds, as with the nineteenth-century Bengali reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. In everyday Hindi speech Ishwar is simply a word for God, used in phrases such as 'Ishwar ki kripa', 'by God's grace'.
Is Ishwar a Hindu name?
Ishwar is the Hindi word for God and is used by Hindus, and sometimes Sikhs, as a devotional name.
How popular is Ishwar?
Mostly found among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Ishwar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishwar mean?
Ishwar means 'God, the Lord'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ishwar a Hindu name?
Ishwar is the Hindi word for God and is used by Hindus, and sometimes Sikhs, as a devotional name.
How do you pronounce Ishwar?
Ishwar is pronounced EESH-wur.
Is Ishwar a boy or girl name?
Ishwar is usually a boy name.