Ashwini
/AA-S-HH-W-IH-N-IH/
First nakshatra; horsewoman — Ashwini (Kannada ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ, from aśva 'horse') is the first of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, ruled by the twin Ashvini Kumars (the celestial physician-twins). Daughters born under this nakshatra are traditionally given this name.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ashwini is a Hindu girl name of Kannada origin, meaning “First nakshatra; horsewoman — Ashwini (Kannada ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ, from aśva 'horse') is the first of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, ruled by the twin Ashvini Kumars (the celestial physician-twins). Daughters born under this nakshatra are traditionally given this name.”.
Ashwini is a girl's name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "First nakshatra; horsewoman — Ashwini (Kannada ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ, from aśva 'horse') is the first of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, ruled by the twin Ashvini Kumars (the celestial physician-twins). Daughters born under this nakshatra are traditionally given this name." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Kannada, Indian, American, British families, Ashwini carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Ashwini's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Ashwini opens with “As”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
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See Ashwini's nakshatra reading →What does Ashwini's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ashwini resonates in either tradition.
Ashwini's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ashwini's full reading →
Does Ashwini go with your family's names?
Ashwini breaks into 7 sounds: /AA-S-HH-W-IH-N-IH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ashwini sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ashwini beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ashwini — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ashwini
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Ashwini
What does the name Ashwini mean?
Ashwini means "First nakshatra; horsewoman — Ashwini (Kannada ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ, from aśva 'horse') is the first of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, ruled by the twin Ashvini Kumars (the celestial physician-twins). Daughters born under this nakshatra are traditionally given this name.." It is a girl name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Ashwini a boy or girl name?
Ashwini is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ashwini?
Ashwini is of Kannada origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Kannada, Indian, American families.
Is Ashwini a Hindu name?
Yes. Ashwini is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Kannada origin.
What does Ashwini mean in Kannada?
Ashwini originates from Kannada, where it means "First nakshatra; horsewoman — Ashwini (Kannada ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ, from aśva 'horse') is the first of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology, ruled by the twin Ashvini Kumars (the celestial physician-twins). Daughters born under this nakshatra are traditionally given this name.."
What are common nicknames for Ashwini?
Common short forms of Ashwini include Ash.
What is the numerology of Ashwini?
Ashwini has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
What is Ashwini's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "A", Ashwini falls under the Krittika nakshatra and Mesha (Aries) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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