What origin is the name Ashwatthama?

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

Is Ashwatthama a popular name?

Ashwatthama is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ashwatthama?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Ashwatthama — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

How is Ashwatthama written in its native script?

Ashwatthama is written अश्वत्थामा.

What is the rashi of the name Ashwatthama?

Ashwatthama starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries).

Ashwatthama

Q: Is Ashwatthama a rare name?

Yes. Ashwatthama does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ashwatthama

Ashwatthama

Boy

sanskrit

4 syllables

Ashwatthama is a sanskrit boy's name meaning "A Sanskrit name referring to the disciple of Dronacharya in Hindu epic literature. It is often associated with a fiery temperament.", Rashi Mesh.

With sanskrit roots, Ashwatthama is a boy name that means "A Sanskrit name referring to the disciple of Dronacharya in Hindu epic literature. It is often associated with a fiery temperament.". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Hindi script: अश्वत्थामा
Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Sanskrit name referring to the disciple of Dronacharya in Hindu epic literature. It is often associated with a fiery temperament.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as अश्वत्थामा

Quick answers about Ashwatthama

Very rare in US records

What does Ashwatthama mean?

Ashwatthama is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "A Sanskrit name referring to the disciple of Dronacharya in Hindu epic literature. It is often associated with a fiery temperament.".

Is Ashwatthama a rare name?

Yes. Ashwatthama does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Ashwatthama

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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