Possessed of horses; light; the first star
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ashva' meaning horse, it refers to the Ashvins, twin Vedic deities of the dawn and physicians to the gods. In Hindu astrology, it is the name of the first nakshatra (lunar mansion), symbolizing swiftness and new beginnings.
Less common today
Ashwini isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,903 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actress in Hindi and Marathi cinema
Indian badminton player and Olympian
Indian sprint athlete and gold medalist
Indian filmmaker and writer
