Indian name meaning

Ashwini

♀ Girl

Ash·wi·ni · 3 syllables

The first nakshatra; a star

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

4
Name number 4 · The Builder

Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.

Chaldean letter values for Ashwini
Ashwini
1356151

1 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Ashwini carries the name number 4.

About the name Ashwini

Ashwini is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The first nakshatra; a star.”

Spoken aloud it is Ash·wi·ni — 3 syllables. Ashwini is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ashwini mean?

Ashwini means “The first nakshatra; a star.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Ashwini a boy or a girl name?

Ashwini is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Ashwini?

Ashwini is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Ashwini?

Ashwini has 3 syllables and is said as Ash·wi·ni.

What is the numerology number of the name Ashwini?

In the Chaldean system, Ashwini has the name number 4, “The Builder.”

Is Ashwini a common name in India?

Ashwini appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”

What names go well with Ashwini?

For a brother to Ashwini, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Punit all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Ashwini?

Nandini, Malini, Padmini or Ragini share Ashwini's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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