The baby name Ishtara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ISH-TAH-rah (IPA: /ɪʃˈtɑːrə/ or /ɪʃˈtɑrə/).
The baby name Ishtara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ISH-TAH-rah (IPA: /ɪʃˈtɑːrə/ or /ɪʃˈtɑrə/).
Ishtara is in Origin.
Ishtara is a modern feminine name formed from Ishtar, the Akkadian goddess of love, sexuality, war, and the planet Venus. The form likely reflects a Latinate or Romance -a ending applied to the deity's name. Ishtar was syncretized with Sumerian Inanna, and is cognate with Northwest Semitic Astarte (Phoenician Ashtart) and South Arabian Athtar, all linked to the morning and evening star. The exact etymology is disputed, so the name is commonly interpreted by association rather than literal translation.
Usage traces back to Mesopotamia in theophoric personal names (e.g., Ishtar- compounds), while the standalone given name sees rare but rising modern use in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, often chosen for mythic strength and allure. Variants and related forms include Ishtar/Istar, Astarte, Ashtart/Ashtarte, and Inanna; short forms may be Isha or Tara. Not to be confused with Ishara, a distinct Hurrian goddess-name.
Ishtara is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 2 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
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