Ishvi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ishvi

What is the meaning of the name Ishvi ?

The baby name Ishvi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ISH-vee (IPA: /ˈɪʃviː/).

Ishvi is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Ishvi is a rare masculine Hebrew name from the Tanakh. It appears among Asher’s sons (Genesis 46:17) and again in the tribal lists (1 Chronicles 7:30), where spelling varies, and as a son of King Saul (1 Samuel 14:49). In later genealogies Saul’s “Ishvi” seems to be replaced by Abinadab, suggesting an alternate name or a textual variant across traditions. Transliterations differ by Bible version and manuscript: Ishvi, Ishui, Ishuai, and Isui all occur; modern Hebrew typically renders it Yishvi. Pronunciation in English is usually EESH-vee.

Linguistically, Ishvi is often linked to the Hebrew root sh-v-h, “to be equal, alike,” yielding senses such as “resembling,” “equal,” or “level.” Some folk etymologies tie it to ish, “man,” but most scholars prefer the sh-v-h derivation. Contemporary usage is very uncommon, though the name appeals to Jewish and Christian families seeking a distinctive, textually grounded choice.