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Ashwatthama Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ashwatthama

"A hero in Mahabharata; son of Drona."

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral
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Meaning
A hero in Mahabharata; son of Drona.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Ashwatthama Mean?

Ashvatthama is one of the major characters in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Drona, the royal preceptor to the Kuru princes—the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Ashvatthama is a close companion of Duryodhana, the leader of the Kauravas, and receives military training alongside the Kuru princes under the tutelage of his father.

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Ashvatthama is one of the major characters in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Drona, the royal preceptor to the Kuru princes—the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Ashvatthama is a close companion of Duryodhana, the leader of the Kauravas, and receives military training alongside the Kuru princes under the tutelage of his father.…

Root Element
Ashwatthama
Core Meaning
"A hero in Mahabharata; son of Drona."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ashwatthama

A 1
S 1
H 8
W 5
A 1
T 2
T 2
H 8
A 1
M 4
A 1
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
4
Soul Urge
Stability & Hard Work
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ashwatthama" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A hero in Mahabharata; son of Drona.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ashwatthama?

The Life Path number for Ashwatthama is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 3.

Is Ashwatthama a boy or girl name?

Ashwatthama is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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