Aswin

Aswin is an old German first name that represents a shortened variant of Askwin and translates to 'the friend of the ash spear' or simply 'the friend of the ash'. The origin of the two-part name lies in Old High German, derived and composed of the terms ask for 'the ash', 'the spear (made of ash wood)', 'the ash spear' (also: 'ebony spear') and wini for 'the friend'.

What does the name Aswin mean?

Aswin is an old German first name that represents a shortened variant of Askwin and translates to 'the friend of the ash spear' or simply 'the friend of the ash'. The origin of the two-part name lies in Old High German, derived and composed of the terms ask for 'the ash', 'the spear (made of ash wood)', 'the ash spear' (also: 'ebony spear') and wini for 'the friend'. Furthermore, Aswin is considered an Indonesian and South Indian variant of Ashwin. The name has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the ram', derived from the word aśvinī (अश्विनी) for 'the ram' (zodiac sign) or also 'the horse owner', derived from the expression aśvin (अश्विन्) for 'in possession of horses'. 1.) The name is historically of Indo-Germanic origin, in Europe thus north of the Indo-Celtic culture and linguistically Old High German. In a document from the year 1105, the spelling 'Ascuin' is recorded for 'Count Aswin of Zeitldorn' (district of Straubing/Bavaria). In the noble family 'Colloredo-Waldsee-Mels' (Austria) of Alemannic origins, there is also an 'Asquin' in the 14th century. 2.) Both in India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries as well as in the English-speaking world, the male first name 'Ashwin' or the female 'Ashwini' is not uncommon, also in the spellings 'Ashvin' and 'Aswin'. In Indian mythology, the name stands for 'the firstborn', the twins 'Aswin and Kumar' of the sun god 'Indra' and the sun 'Surya'. Here, the historical origin is thus in India, linguistically Hindi (Ashvin = क्वार) and could have spread in various adaptations through the Indo-Celtic culture. Other variants include Asvin, Aschwin, Askan, Ascan, Ascanio, Askani, Ascanius, and Askanios. Female forms include Aswine, Aswina, and Askanja.

Where does the name Aswin come from?

Etymology Aswin is a male first name of Old High German and Sanskrit origin with the meaning 'the friend of the ash spear'. Old High German Sanskrit.

How do you pronounce Aswin?

Sound & pronunciation of Aswin: Aswin is two syllables and soft in sound flow. It is usually pronounced as 'As-win' [ˈasvɪn] or [ˈaswɪn], combining a compact initial syllable with a bright, short ending. The -win provides a friendly, open finish, while the -n softly concludes. This makes Aswin balanced and approachable - calm, modern, and independent.

When is the name day of Aswin?

The name day of Aswin is June 5.

Popularity

Aswin is a rare first name in Germany. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th in the list of the most common male baby names. The name reached its best ranking in 2012 at 3,479th place. From 2010 to 2024, Aswin was given as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 7,742nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this way.

Famous people

• Antony Chandrasekaran Aswin Crist (Indian cricketer)