Desire, Longing
Pronunciation: ee-tee-shaa
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Itishaa is a unisex name from Hindu origin meaning "Desire". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ee-tee-shaa. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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इतिषा
देशिRE, लONGing, अस्पिRATION
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ee-tee-shaa
IPA
/iːˈtɪʃːa/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Itishaa is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ishana', which means 'Lord of All'. It was a common name in ancient India, particularly among the Hindu populace. It is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. In the Mahabharata, Itishaa is the name of a sage who was a disciple of the great sage Vyasa. He is revered for his deep devotion and wisdom.
Ancient India, around 4th century BCE
Another reference to the name Itishaa can be found in the works of the 12th century poet Jayadeva. In his famous work 'Gita Govinda', Itishaa is depicted as a name of Krishna, the god of love and joy. Krishna is described as being the source of all happiness and pleasure, and the name Itishaa signifies that aspect of the deity.
Medieval India, around 12th century CE
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
इतिषा
देशिRE, लONGing, अस्पिRATION
इतिषा
ईटीशा
ஈதிஷா
ஈதில் சா
ఈథిషా
ఈదిషా
Itishaa
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Desire, Longing
Itishaa
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Desire, Longing
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