Ishani
/ɪˈʃɑːni/noun
Ishani is a feminine Sanskrit name associated with Parvati and meaning a female ruler or mistress.
Did you know?In Hindu traditions, Īśānī is connected with Parvati, while Īśāna is also an epithet of Shiva and the guardian of the northeast direction.
Etymological Timeline
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
īśāna
“Ruler, lord, or sovereign; an epithet associated with Shiva”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
īśānī
“Female ruler or mistress; the feminine form of īśāna”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Īśānī
“A name of Parvati and, in some traditions, a divine female power”
Medieval Hindu traditions
Sanskrit
Īśānī
“A sacred name associated with Parvati and the northeast-facing aspect of divine power”
Modern English usage
English
Ishani
“A personal name used in English-speaking contexts, usually retaining its Sanskrit associations”