Arjun is a beautiful Indian baby name for a boy with Sanskrit origins. Bright, shining; the third Pandava prince.

What does Arjun mean?

Arjun (अर्जुन) comes from Sanskrit arjuna, meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'silver-white'. It also means 'one who is pure and honest'. The name is associated with the arjuna tree (Terminalia arjuna), whose white bark was used in Ayurvedic medicine — and of course with the great Pandava hero of the Mahabharata.

Why Indian families love Arjun

Over 125 Indian families have chosen the name Arjun and personalised it on a Zoey bag or nightsuit — making it one of the real names from our community of Indian parents.

Name details

• Meaning: Bright, shining; the third Pandava prince
• Origin: Sanskrit
• Gender: Boy
• Starting letter: A

Famous people named Arjun

• Arjun (Mahabharata) — the greatest archer in Hindu mythology, third of the five Pandava brothers and hero of the Mahabharata.
• Arjun Kapoor — popular Bollywood actor known for films like 2 States, Gunday, and Ishaqzaade.

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