At a Glance
- Meaning
- Linked to Sanskrit 'Arjuna,' meaning 'white' or 'bright/shining'
- Origin
- Sanskrit (via Punjabi)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AR-jun
Arjan is a Sanskrit (via Punjabi) boy's name meaning “linked to Sanskrit 'Arjuna,' meaning 'white' or 'bright/shining'”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Arjan
Meaning: Linked to Sanskrit 'Arjuna,' meaning 'white' or 'bright/shining'.
Origin: Sanskrit (via Punjabi).
A common claim: Devotee (linked to the fifth Sikh Guru) Actually: This name is sometimes explained as meaning 'devotee,' but that reflects the fame of Guru Arjan rather than the word's actual root, which traces to Sanskrit for 'white' or 'bright.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arjan
AR-junIPA /ˈɑːrdʒən/
Popularity of Arjan
Lists That Include Arjan
- 175+ Indian Baby Boy Names That Cross Languages and Generations
- Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage
Similar Names
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