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Ashwath

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHSH-wuth /ˈɑʃ.wəθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit ashvattha, 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' (a symbol of life and eternity in Hinduism and Buddhism); we note the sacred treeLow

In 30 seconds: The sacred fig/peepal tree: Ashwath is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AHSH-wuth'). We note the sacred tree.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit ashvattha, 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' (a symbol of life and eternity in Hinduism and Buddhism); we note the sacred tree
U.S. rank (2025)#6173 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashwath comes from the Sanskrit ashvattha, 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' (a symbol of life and eternity in Hinduism and Buddhism; we note the sacred tree). A crisp, classic name (said 'AHSH-wuth').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-sacred-fig-tree at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ashwath means 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' in Sanskrit — a symbol of life and eternity in Hinduism and Buddhism — a crisp, auspicious name (we note the sacred tree; said 'AHSH-wuth').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ashwath — Sanskrit; sacred tree

Variations

AshwathaAshvath

Nicknames

Ash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashwath mean?

Ashwath is Sanskrit for 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' (a symbol of life and eternity). We note the sacred tree.

How do you pronounce Ashwath?

It's said AHSH-wuth /ˈɑʃ.wəθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashwath a boy or girl name?

Ashwath is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashwath?

Ashwath is a very rare name in the U.S.

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