Boy name
Iswara name meaning
“lord, ruler, or God”
Iswara is a masculine name from Sanskrit meaning lord, ruler, or God. It comes from īśvara, a word also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Hindu tradition, this word serves as a designation for God and can refer specifically to Shiva.
What does Iswara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Iswara
From Sanskrit īśvara, meaning lord or ruler, also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Hindu tradition it is a designation for God and can refer to Shiva.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | I · Is |
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Name combinations with Iswara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iswara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Swastono: healthy and well
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Meaning of each word
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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Iswara Mauli
Meaning of each word
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Mauli: crown or headdress
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Meaning of each word
- Datar: level, without a slope
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
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Iswara Banu
Meaning of each word
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Banu: sun
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Meaning of each word
- Iswara: lord, ruler, or God
- Fajar: light before sunrise
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
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How to pronounce Iswara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iswara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱ꧀ꦮꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮞ᮪ᮝᮛ |
Is Iswara a boy’s name?
Yes, Iswara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Iswara ranks #2,238 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iswara
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Iswara
- Iswara Gautama · b. 1963
- Iswara Somadina Duarsa · b. 1967
- Mq. Iswara · b. 1968
- Q. Iswara · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Iswara
What is the meaning of Iswara?
Iswara means lord, ruler, or God. From Sanskrit īśvara, meaning lord or ruler, also borrowed into Old Javanese. In Hindu tradition it is a designation for God and can refer to Shiva.
Is Iswara a boy’s name?
Yes, Iswara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iswara?
Iswara is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Iswara have?
Iswara has 3 syllables (Is-wa-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Iswara?
Iswara ranks #2,238 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iswara?
Some ideas: Iswara Swastono Adiputra; Iswara Rakai Afrianto; Iswara Mauli.
Famous people named Iswara?
Notable people named Iswara include Iswara Gautama, Iswara Somadina Duarsa, Mq. Iswara.
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