Aswathy
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aswathy
Aswathy is a feminine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "horse" (ashva) with the feminine suffix "-thy," often interpreted as "one who possesses qualities of a horse" or simply "mare." The name is primarily used in Kerala and among Malayalam-speaking Hindu communities, with roots in South Indian Brahmanical naming traditions.
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Etymology
Aswathy is a feminine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "horse" (ashva) with the feminine suffix "-thy," often interpreted as "one who possesses qualities of a horse" or simply "mare." The name is primarily used in Kerala and among Malayalam-speaking Hindu communities, with roots in South Indian Brahmanical naming traditions.
Aswathy currently ranks #1,625 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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