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

Ashwin Popularity

Famous People Named Ashwin

  • (Michael) Ashwin Satyandre Adhin
    8th Vice President of Suriname
  • Ashwin Sanghi
    Indian novelist
  • Ashwin Kumar Batish
    Indian sitar player
  • Ashwin Sood
    British,Canadian drummer; ex,husband singer Sarah McLachlan