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Arjun
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “white, bright, shining”
- Meaning
- white, bright, shining
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- AHR-juhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #490
- US babies 2025
- 615
- Best rank
- #455 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Arjun
Arjun is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “white, bright, shining”.
Arjun is the modern Hindi form of the Sanskrit Arjuna, meaning "white", "clear" or "shining". In the Mahabharata, the great Sanskrit epic, Arjuna is a heroic archer and one of the five Pandava brothers. In the Bhagavad Gita, part of the epic, Arjuna's dialogue with Krishna on the eve of battle explores duty, action and devotion, and it remains one of the most influential texts in Hinduism. Arjun is a popular name in India and among Indian families worldwide. It is short, strong and easy to pronounce in English, with a clear heroic heritage.
Popularity over time
Arjun first appears in US Social Security records in 1967. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #455 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 650 babies. In 2025, 615 babies were named Arjun, and it ranked #490 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,270 in 1980, #1,128 in 2000, #641 in 2010, and #490 in 2025. Of the 12,176 US boys named Arjun since records began, 45% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,058 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Pierce, Raylan, Case, Ahmed, and Mohamed.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arjun ranked highest in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #170 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #215 | 28 |
| Washington | #228 | 35 |
| New Jersey | #252 | 37 |
| Connecticut | #281 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Arjun is usually pronounced AHR-juhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-un”.
Middle names for Arjun
A few middle names that flow with Arjun: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arjun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “white, bright, shining”.
What is the origin of the name Arjun?
Arjun has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Arjun is the modern Hindi form of the Sanskrit Arjuna, meaning "white", "clear" or "shining".
Is Arjun a popular name?
Yes. Arjun ranked #490 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Arjun a boy or girl name?
Arjun is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Arjun?
Arjun is usually pronounced AHR-juhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings