Arun
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arun
Arun is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "aru" meaning "dawn" or "reddish," often referring to the color of the rising sun or the dawn itself.
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Etymology
Arun is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "aru" meaning "dawn" or "reddish," often referring to the color of the rising sun or the dawn itself. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Indian, and South Asian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu mythology where Arun is the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
Arun currently ranks #6,842 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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