Description:
Ashtaputri is a Hindu name that means 'the beautiful one.' The name may originate from the Sanskrit word astapati, which means 'to be beautiful.' The name may also be derived from the goddess Astapati, who was the wife of the god Vishnu. The name may also be derived from the Ashvamedha sacrifice, in which a horse is sacrificed in order to achieve a lasting victory. The name may also be derived from the ashram of the philosopher Shankara.
