Ashwin

ASH-win, ASH-vin

Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"

"possessed of horses; ash friend"

Ashwin Origin and Meaning

The name Ashwin is a boy's name meaning "possessed of horses; ash friend".

A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the Ashvins or Ashwini are twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset. Either way, it has a soft, strong sound and great nickname potential in Ash or Win

Popularity of the name Ashwin

• 1912 Nameberry 2025
• 836 England 2015

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Famous People Named Ashwin

• (Michael) Ashwin Satyandre Adhin 8th Vice President of Suriname
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