What origin is the name Ashwathama?

Ashwathama comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Ashwathama?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Ashwathama — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ashwathama?

Ashwathama starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Ashwathama

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ashwathama

Ashwathama

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Ashwathama is an Indian boy's name meaning "Drona`s son.", Rashi Mesh.

With Indian roots, Ashwathama is a boy name that means "Drona`s son.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Drona`s son.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Ashwathama

What does Ashwathama mean?

Ashwathama is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Drona`s son.".

How popular is Ashwathama?

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Sister names that go with Ashwathama

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.