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Arjun

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Meaning: "Bright, shining, white"

AR-joon
/ˈɑːrdʒuːn/
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What Does Arjun Mean?

Arjun means "Bright, shining, white".

Different Meanings of Arjun (3)

  • 1Bright
  • 2Shining
  • 3White

Arjun means "bright," "shining," or "white" in Sanskrit. It was the name of the greatest archer in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Etymology and Historical Origins

From Sanskrit अर्जुन (arjuna) meaning "white, clear, silver." Related to the root arj meaning "to earn, to acquire."

How to Pronounce Arjun

AR-joon

Syllables: Ar-jun

IPA: /ˈɑːrdʒuːn/

Arjun Name Origin

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Arjun (Mahabharata)

Hero of Mahabharata epic

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Arjun in Other Scripts

Hindi

अर्जुन

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arjun

What does Arjun mean?
Arjun means "bright," "shining," or "white" in Sanskrit. It is associated with the heroic Pandava archer from the Mahabharata.

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