Goddess Ishani's giver of knowledge
Pronunciation: ee-shee-rah
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Ishira is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess Ishani's giver of knowledge". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ee-shee-rah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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इषिरा
रात्रिके प्राप्ते सूर्ये शिरसि स्थिते
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ee-shee-rah
IPA
/eːʃɪrɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Ishira is mentioned in the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, in the context of the celestial nymphs known as Apsaras. Ishira is said to be the mother of three celestial children, named Tvaastara, Dhruvana and Nabha, who were born from the moon god's (Chandra's) semen that fell onto her body while she was bathing in the river Saraswati. This event occurred during the Dwapara Yuga.
Dwapara Yuga
Ishira is also mentioned in the Puranas, particularly in the Agni Purana, as the name of one of the 21 daughters of King Sahasrarjuna of Haihayas. Ishira is described as a beautiful and virtuous princess who was married to King Mandhata, the legendary emperor of Haihayas. This event occurred during the reign of Mandhata, which is believed to be around 2100 BCE.
Late Prehistoric/Early Historic Period
Translations
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इषिरा
रात्रिके प्राप्ते सूर्ये शिरसि स्थिते
इशिरा
रात्रिके प्राप्ते सूर्ये शिरसि स्थिता
இஷிரா
நாள்களில் இல்லையால் சொல்லாவேன் இழிவார்
ఇశిరా
యోజనపోయిన రథౌదీ ప్రభో
Ishira
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess Ishani's giver of knowledge
Ishira
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess Ishani's giver of knowledge
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