Arjun

How to say it

ˈɑːr.dʒʊn

What it means

Sanskrit, 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'white'; the hero of the Mahabharata.

Arjun comes from the Sanskrit for 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'silver-white.' He is the great warrior prince of the Mahabharata, to whom Krishna delivers the Bhagavad Gita. Hugely popular across India and the diaspora, it is strong, noble, and luminous. Said AR-jun.

How to spell Arjun

The standard spelling is Arjun. Common variants include Arjan, Arjen, Aryan, but Arjun is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Worth knowing

  The warrior prince of the Mahabharata.

• Spelling

  Also spelled Arjan.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Arjuna warrior prince and hero of the Hindu epic the Mahabharata
• Arjun Kapoor Indian actor in Hindi cinema

Spelling variants

• Arjan
• Arjen
• Aryan

Names with the same feeling

• Ari Lion
• Amari Eternal, immortal
• Kai Sea, or 'keeper of the keys'
• Zion Zion (the hill of Jerusalem)
• Amir Prince, commander

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Common questions

What does the name Arjun mean?

Sanskrit, 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'white'; the hero of the Mahabharata.

What does Arjun mean in Sanskrit?

In Sanskrit, Arjun means "Bright, shining." Arjun comes from the Sanskrit for 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'silver-white.' He is the great warrior prince of the Mahabharata, to whom Krishna delivers the Bhagavad Gita. Hugely popular across India and the diaspora, it is strong, noble, and luminous. Said AR-jun.

How do you pronounce Arjun?

Arjun is pronounced ˈɑːr.dʒʊn. Say it as AR-jun, with the stress on the "ar" syllable.

How do you spell Arjun?

The standard spelling is Arjun. Common spelling variants include Arjan, Arjen, Aryan.

Is Arjun a boy or girl name?

Arjun is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Arjun?

Arjun ranked #490 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.