1. Horse: This is the most common and direct meaning of "ashwini." It comes from the root "ashva," which means horse.
2. A pair of celestial beings: This meaning refers to the Ashwini Kumaras, twin gods in Hindu mythology who are often depicted riding horses. They are known as healers and are associated with the first Nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Vedic astrology.
The word "Ashwini" can also be used as a name, often for a person or a place, reflecting the association with horses or the divine twins.