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Ashwin

ASH-win2 syllables
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Sanskrit name meaning 'light' or 'horse tamer'. (Modern)

What does Ashwin mean?

Modern: Sanskrit name meaning 'light' or 'horse tamer'.. Ashwin is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'light' or 'horse tamer', often associated with the Hindu month of Ashwin.

Is Ashwin a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Ashwin in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ashwin in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Ashwin suit?

Modern
Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ashwin’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Ashwin joined the playgroup, the other dogs thought he’d be a master in hide-and-seek. Turns out, he’s just really good at finding the sunniest spot to nap!

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.