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Arjun

AHR-joon

Popularity

#581

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

11,560

Peak Year

#650 in 2014

First Recorded

1967

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Arjun is a name of Sanskrit/Hindi origin, meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'white'. In Hindu mythology, Arjuna is a central character in the Mahabharata.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Arjun Rampal

    Indian actor, model, film producer, and television personality

Nicknames

Personality Traits

BraveIntelligentLoyalSpiritual

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