What origin is the name Kashwin?

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

What are good sister names for Kashwin?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kashwin?

Kashwin starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kashwin

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kashwin

Kashwin

Boy

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Kashwin is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "One who attracts".

With Sanskrit roots, Kashwin is a boy name that means "One who attracts". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

One who attracts

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kashwin

What does Kashwin mean?

Kashwin is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "One who attracts".

How popular is Kashwin?

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Sister names that go with Kashwin

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.