Meaning: First of the lunar stars
The story
Ashwini names the first lunar mansion in Indian astronomy. Its celestial association is connected with the Ashvins, the divine horsemen of Vedic tradition.
Nicknames
- Ash
- Ashu
Spellings & variants
- Ashvini
- Aswini
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Ashwini comes from Sanskrit.
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