What Does the Name Ashwin Mean
The name Ashwin comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ashwin below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ashwin Name Meaning
Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, KannadaFrom Sanskrit अश्विन् (ashvin) meaning "possessed of horses". The Ashvins are twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset.
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