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Ashwin

अश्विन

Star, light, or horse tamer

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ashva', meaning horse, Ashwin refers to the celestial twin horsemen in Hindu mythology known as the Ashwini Kumaras. They are the physicians of the gods, symbolizing healing, youth, and brilliance, and holding significant importance in Vedic astrology.

BoySanskritMesh · AriesAshwiniPythagorean no. 11 · The Peacemaker2 syllables
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Ashwin in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiअश्विन
Bengaliঅশ্বিন
Punjabiਅਸ਼੍ਵਿਨ
Gujaratiઅશ્વિન
Odiaଅଶ୍ଵିନ
Teluguఅశ్విన
Kannadaಅಶ್ವಿನ
Malayalamഅശ്വിന
Tamilஅஶ்விந

Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.

Mesh rashi · Aries — element Fire, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include A, La, Li, Lu and Le.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Vedic name derived from aśva (horse), referring to the divine twin horsemen (Ashvins).

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