Isha

Isha is a Sanskrit name associated with “lord” or “master,” and it is also used as an epithet of Shiva in Hindu tradition. That religious connection gives the short spelling a substantial history. Its modern use as a girl’s name does not require replacing the original word’s meaning with an unrelated feminine translation.

The name has four letters and is complete rather than necessarily a shortening of a longer name. English speakers may encounter similar-looking names from other languages, but those should be explored separately instead of merging all their meanings into Isha. For a family choosing it through Hindu tradition, the Shiva association may be as important as the literal gloss.