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Arjun

Boy · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Bright; shining; white
Pronunciation
AR-joon
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning bright or shining, a hero in the Mahabharata.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi

Commonly used in: United States, South Asia, India

Alternate spellings

  • ArjunaSanskrit

    Full Sanskrit form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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