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Ashwathama Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ashwathama" is "one who is like a horse", and is used often for "boys".

Name
ashwathama
Meaning
one who is like a horse
Pronunciation
[ahsh-wah-thuh-muh]
Used for
boys
Syllables
4

Ashwathama Name Details

In Hindu mythology, Ashwathama was the son of Dronacharya, the guru of the Pandava and Kaurava princes in the epic Mahabharata. Ashwathama is known for his incredible strength and skills in warfare. The name derives from the Sanskrit words 'ashwa' meaning 'horse' and 'thama' meaning 'dark or one who is like'. It symbolizes the swift and powerful nature of a horse.

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