Probably derived from a Greek word meaning “maiden, young woman”. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena. According to some legends it was originally the name of a friend of the goddess. Athena accidentally killed her while sparring, so she took the name in honour of her friend.
People with the name Ishfaaq have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.