Arjun

At a Glance: Name: Arjun – Meaning: white, bright, shining – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AR-joon

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Arjun is a Sanskrit name that literally means 'white, bright, shining.' You may hear it linked to 'warrior' or 'hero' because of the Mahabharata character, but that's a role-based association, not what the name actually means. Pronounced AR-joon, it has a classic feel with a worldly, romantic, storybook air.

Meaning & Origin of Arjun

Meaning: White, bright, shining.

Origin: Sanskrit.

A common claim: Arjun is often said to mean 'warrior' or 'hero', after the Mahabharata character Actually: That's a role-based association, not the literal meaning — Arjun literally means 'white, bright, shining'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Arjun

Phonetic: AR-joon   IPA: /ˈɑːrdʒuːn/

Popularity of Arjun

Arjun ranked #581 in 2024 for boys, with 489 babies given the name, down from its peak of #454 in 2014, when 650 babies received it. It's a familiar name without being one you'll hear on every playground.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1967–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Arjun mean?

White, bright, shining. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arjun)

How do you pronounce Arjun?

Arjun is pronounced AR-joon (IPA: /ˈɑːrdʒuːn/).

Is Arjun a popular name right now?

Arjun peaked at #454 in 2014 and is ranked #581 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)

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