Asvin
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asvin
Asvin is derived from Sanskrit "Ashvin," meaning "horseman" or "possessor of horses," from the root "ashva" (horse) combined with the suffix "in" (possessor).
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Etymology
Asvin is derived from Sanskrit "Ashvin," meaning "horseman" or "possessor of horses," from the root "ashva" (horse) combined with the suffix "in" (possessor). The name originates from Hindu mythology, where the Ashvins are twin Vedic deities associated with healing, dawn, and celestial horsemen, and is primarily used in Hindu and South Indian cultures.
Asvin currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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