Indian name meaning
Arjun
♂ BoyAr·jun · 2 syllables
Bright, shining; the Pandava hero
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| A | r | j | u | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Arjun carries the name number 6.
About the name Arjun
Arjun is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Bright, shining; the Pandava hero.”
Spoken aloud it is Ar·jun — 2 syllables. Arjun appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun means “Bright, shining; the Pandava hero.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Arjun a boy or a girl name?
Arjun is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Arjun?
Arjun is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Arjun?
Arjun has 2 syllables and is said as Ar·jun.
What is the numerology number of the name Arjun?
In the Chaldean system, Arjun has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Arjun a common name in India?
Arjun appears 30 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Arjun?
For a sister to Arjun, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Yamini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Arjun?
Varun, Tarun, Arun or Mithun share Arjun's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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