Rohitashva
Rohitashva (रोहिताश्व) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Son of King Harishchandra”.
Rohitashva (रोहिताश्व) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Son of King Harishchandra”.
Rohitashva means “Son of King Harishchandra”. Rohitashva (रोहिताश्व · రోహితాశ్వ) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Son of King Harishchandra”. It is formed from rohita (red), aśva (horse). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “रो” falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 3, within Tula rashi (Libra).
Rohitashva name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Rohitashva |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Son of King Harishchandra |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | rohita (red) + aśva (horse) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | रोहिताश्व |
| Telugu | రోహితాశ్వ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | rohitāśva |
| Pronunciation | Ro-hi-taash-va |
| First syllable | रो |
| Nakshatra | Swati (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 4 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Virtue & character |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Rohitashva
Rohitashva is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- rohita — red
- aśva — horse
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Rohitashva
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “रो” of Rohitashva falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Tula rashi (Libra). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Rohitashva
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): रोहिताश्व
- Telugu: రోహితాశ్వ
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): rohitāśva
How to pronounce Rohitashva
Say it as “Ro-hi-taash-va” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Rohitashva
Raag, Raikva, Raivat, Rajivaksh, Ribhu, Ritadhaman
Rohitashva: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Rohitashva?
Rohitashva means “Son of King Harishchandra”. It is formed from rohita (red), aśva (horse).
Is Rohitashva a traditional or a modern name?
Rohitashva is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Rohitashva written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): रोहिताश्व. In Telugu: రోహితాశ్వ. Sanskrit transliteration: rohitāśva.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rohitashva?
Its first syllable “रो” falls in Swati nakshatra (pada 3) and Tula rashi (Libra) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Rohitashva?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 4 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Rohitashva — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Son of King Harishchandra
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Swati
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rohitashva mean?
Rohitashva is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Son of King Harishchandra”.
Is Rohitashva a boy or girl name?
Rohitashva is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rohitashva?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Rohitashva aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Rohitashva?
The Chaldean name number of Rohitashva is 8.
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