Iswarya
Iswarya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Prosperity, wealth”.
| Meaning | Prosperity, wealth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | ஐஸ்வர்யா |
| Pronunciation | ish-WAR-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Iswarya
Iswarya is a South Indian spelling of Aishwarya, from Sanskrit aishvarya, 'sovereignty, prosperity, divine power', which in turn comes from Ishvara, 'lord'. Prosperity is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, so the name is often linked with her. It became very popular in India in the 1990s, partly through actress Aishwarya Rai.
Is Iswarya a Hindu name?
Iswarya is a Hindu name associated with Lakshmi as the goddess of prosperity.
How popular is Iswarya?
Common in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Spellings and variants of Iswarya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iswarya mean?
Iswarya means 'Prosperity, wealth'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Iswarya a Hindu name?
Iswarya is a Hindu name associated with Lakshmi as the goddess of prosperity.
How do you pronounce Iswarya?
Iswarya is pronounced ish-WAR-yah.
Is Iswarya a boy or girl name?
Iswarya is usually a girl name.