Arjun
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arjun
Arjun derives from Sanskrit "Arjuna," meaning "bright," "shining," or "white," from the root "arja" (brightness/clarity).
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Etymology
Arjun derives from Sanskrit "Arjuna," meaning "bright," "shining," or "white," from the root "arja" (brightness/clarity). The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously borne by Arjuna, the heroic archer and central figure in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.
Arjun currently ranks #490 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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