Ishvah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ishvah

What is the meaning of the name Ishvah ?

The baby name Ishvah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ISH-vah (IPA: /ˈɪʃ.və/; alternative pronunciation /ˈiːʃ.vɑː/).

Ishvah is Indian in Origin.

Ishvah is a Hebrew masculine name (Hebrew Yishwah, ישוה) derived from the Semitic root sh-v-h (שוה), “to be equal/level” or “to resemble.” It is usually interpreted as “equal,” “equivalence,” or “he resembles.” Variant transliterations include Yishvah and Jishvah; some English Bible versions render it Ishuah or Ishwa.

Biblically, Ishvah is listed among the sons of Asher, grandson of Jacob, appearing in Genesis 46:17 and 1 Chronicles 7:30, and thus names a clan within the tribe of Asher. Outside these genealogies the bearer is not further narrated, making the name a rare and somewhat scholarly choice. The name saw little use in Jewish and Christian naming compared to cognate forms, but it has niche appeal today for those seeking an obscure scriptural name with a concise, balanced meaning. In modern Hebrew contexts, Yishvah would be the typical spelling.

⚙ Ishvah is vanishingly rare. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.