Ashwini Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Means 'horse tamer' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Ashwini
Ashwini is a Sanskrit name meaning 'horse tamer' or 'possessing horses'. It is derived from the word 'ashwa' which means 'horse' and 'ini' which is a suffix denoting possession. In Hindu mythology, Ashwini Kumaras are the divine twin horsemen who are considered the physicians to the gods. The name Ashwini also has connections to the constellations as the Ashwini Nakshatra is the first nakshatra in Vedic astrology.
Popularity of the Name Ashwini
The popularity for the name Ashwini peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 16 births, which ranked number 11,398 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Ashwini had the most female births in 2002 with 16, which ranked number 6,697 out of 18,085 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ashwini
- 20 Year Trend of Ashwini: -68.75% 00
Popularity of Ashwini by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ashwini. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ashwini in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ashwini is a great pick!
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