Arjuna name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 9th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Usage: Sanskrit, Tamil, Indian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Arjuna ar-JOO-nah
Meaning: Shining, Chivalrous and Bright
Rashi: Mesha
Nakshatra: Krittika
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What does Arjuna mean?

Anomalous Arjuna's origin is Sanskrit is used prevalently in Indian, Marathi, Oriya, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada, meaning of Arjuna is "Bright White, Chivalrous, Bright or One of the Character from Pandavar - Hindu Epic Mahabharatham who has Extremely Talented in Archery Skill" is used as a baby boy name.

How do I pronounce Arjuna?

The one syllabled name Arjuna is pronounced, ar-JOO-nah. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on second JOO syllable. It can also be pronounced as a-rju-na or ar-juna.

Variants of Arjuna

Arjun, Arjen

How popular is the name Arjuna?

Arjuna is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 34 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 269 people have been named Arjuna in United States. In England and Wales, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1998.

But Arjuna is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 30000 have the name as well as in, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. At least, 60000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2018666412
201787818
201680939
2015597814
2014703111
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Arjuna in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5885810

What numbers say about Arjuna?

You are all about adventure and travel. You are hard to read but once someone gets close to you, you allow the person to manipulate you on purpose in order to see how he or she will treat you thinking they have power over you. When you focus on something, you don't let go until you realize the thing. You are sociable, outgoing and open to new friendships. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You are trustworthy and hate liars who obsess over material things.

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  •  Ranjini - Especially used in Marathi and Malayalam, Ranjini is originated from Sanskrit, meaning of Ranjini is "One who Brings Joy to Others, One who Entertains Others or Delightful" is used for girls
  •  Suchi - Queer girl name Suchi means "Radiant" is used in Oriya, Tamil and Bengali
  •  Manini - Manini's meaning is A Lady, Resolute or Nobel used for girls, used especially in Bengali, Hindi and Oriya is originated from Sanskrit
  •  Vibhavari - Mostly used in Kannada, Hindi and Telugu, Vibhavari aimed at baby girls has its origin in Sanskrit, meaning of Vibhavari is "Most Illuminated or Starry Night"
  •  Vipula has its origin in Sanskrit bestowed upon both genders, Vipula means "Abundant or Planet Earth" is used principally in Malayalam and Tamil

Sibling Names for Arjuna

Arjuna is a unique and meaningful baby name choice that has gained popularity in recent years. If you're considering this name for your bundle of joy, you may also be interested in sibling names that complement it. Here are some options to inspire your naming journey!

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Famous people named Arjuna

  • Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan cricketer and 1996 Cricket World Cup winning captain for Sri Lanka
  • Arjuna Bhalla played the crucial character of Jassi Kaur or Karma's sister in 1996 action film Jorawar.

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