Meaning and Etymology
The name Arjun derives from the Sanskrit adjective अर्जुन (arjuna), which is attested with the senses “white”, “clear”, “bright”, “shining” and “silver” in classical sources. Modern name‑meaning sites list these senses as the primary meanings of the personal name Arjun [5][3].
Origin and Language Usage
Arjun originates in Sanskrit, the ancient liturgical language of India [3]. The name is widely used today in many South Asian languages. Documented usage includes Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bengali and Urdu [1][2][4].
Pronunciation
Standard Hindi pronunciation is rendered as /əɾ.d͡ʒʊn/ (≈ “ar‑jun”) [3]. In Urdu the same phonetic form /əɾ.d͡ʒʊn/ is recorded [4].
Spellings and Variants
Native scripts for Arjun include:
- Hindi: अर्जुन [1]
- Kannada: ಅರ್ಜುನ್ [1]
- Telugu: అర్జున్ [1]
- Tamil: அர்ஜுன் [1]
- Malayalam: അർജുൻ [1]
- Gujarati: અર્જુન [1]
- Bengali: অর্জুন [1]
The longer form Arjuna is also recorded as a variant of the name [2].
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun means "white", "clear", "bright", "shining" or "silver" in Sanskrit [5][3].
Is Arjun a male or female name?
Arjun is documented as a masculine (boy) name in Hindi and other South Asian languages [1].
In which languages is the name Arjun used?
The name is used in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bengali and Urdu [1][2][4].
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References
Follow the sources to explore the evidence and context behind this article.
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Arjun - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/arjun
- Arjuna - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arjuna
- अर्जुन - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- ارجن - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://www.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- Arjun (name); https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_(name)