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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White, bright, shining
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AR-joon
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
AR-joonIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Arjun mean?
White, bright, shining. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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