Aruna
Hinduism · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aruna
Aruna means "reddish" or "dawn" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, where it is related to the word for the color red and the rising sun.
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Etymology
Aruna means "reddish" or "dawn" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, where it is related to the word for the color red and the rising sun. The name is used primarily in Hindu, Buddhist, and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu mythology where Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
Aruna currently ranks #3,106 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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