What origin is the name Ishai?

Ishai comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Ishai?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Ishai — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ishai?

Ishai starts with the syllable “I” (इ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Both spellings are used. Ishai means "Gift of music"; Isai is listed with the meaning "Music". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Ishay.

Ishai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ishai

Ishai

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Ishai is an Indian unisex name meaning "Gift of music".

Ishai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Gift of music". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Ishai mean?

Gift of music

How popular is Ishai?

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Quick answers about Ishai

What does Ishai mean?

Ishai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Gift of music".

How popular is Ishai?

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Brother names that go with Ishai

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Ishai

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Ishai.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: I (इ)
Rashi: Vrishabh (Taurus)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 2
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “I” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishabh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.