Ashwatthama name meaning & origin

अश्वत्थामा

Meaning

Horse-strong (ashwa + sthama)

The immortal warrior of the Mahabharata

In its source language, Ashwatthama means “Horse-strong (ashwa + sthama); the immortal warrior of the Mahabharata”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Uncommon

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1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Horse-strong (ashwa + sthama)

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Uncommon

Ashwatthama, letter by letter

Ashwatthama has 11 letters — 4 vowels (a, a, a, a) and 7 consonants. It begins with A and ends with A.

A 1 · S 3 · H 5 · W 6 · A 1 · T 4 · T 4 · H 5 · A 1 · M 4 · A 1 = 35 → 3 + 5 = 8

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Ashwatthama is 8, traditionally linked with Saturn. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with A.

Questions About Ashwatthama

What does the name Ashwatthama mean?

In its source language, Ashwatthama means “Horse-strong (ashwa + sthama); the immortal warrior of the Mahabharata”. It has Sanskrit roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Is Ashwatthama a boy’s or girl’s name?

Ashwatthama is listed on TotsName as a boy’s name, most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Ashwatthama?

Ashwatthama is Sanskrit in origin.

How is Ashwatthama written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Ashwatthama is written as अश्वत्थामा in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Ashwatthama?

Ashwatthama carries a uncommon rating on TotsName and begins with A.

Can Ashwatthama determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Ashwatthama. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Ashwatthama does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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