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The baby name Arjun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrdʒʊn/ (AR-jun).

Arjun is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrdʒʊn/ (AR-jun)

What is the meaning of the name Arjun ?

The baby name Arjun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrdʒʊn/ (AR-jun).

Arjun is Sanskrit in Origin.

Arjun is the modern Indo-Aryan form of Sanskrit Arjuna (अर्जुन), an adjective meaning bright, shining, silver-white, and also the name of a majestic tree (Terminalia arjuna). In Indian epic tradition, Arjuna is the peerless archer of the Mahabharata and the seeker addressed by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, giving the name associations with skill, courage, discipline, and moral clarity.

Used for centuries across South Asia - Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Sinhala, and South Indian languages - Arjun remains consistently popular and has risen in English-speaking countries through the diaspora since the late 20th century. Common variants include Arjuna (classical/Sanskrit and Indonesian-Javanese via wayang), Arjunan (Tamil), Arjan (Punjabi form; distinct from Dutch Arjan), and Arjoon (Caribbean Indo-Aryan). Related feminine or extended forms appear as Arjuni/Arjunaa, though rare. Nicknames and short forms include Aru, Arj, and June/Juni.

Arjun has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Arjun

Arjun Kapoor Actor · Born 1985 · India Arjun Kapoor is an Indian actor best known for his roles in Bollywood films. He gained fame with his debut film 'Ishaqzaade' and continued to impress audiences with performances in movies like '2 States' and 'Ki & Ka'. Born in 1985, he has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. Arjun Sarja Actor · Born 1962 · India Arjun Sarja is an Indian actor best known for his work in Tamil and Kannada cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Gentleman', 'Jai Hind', and 'Kurudhipunal'. Born in 1962, Arjun has also ventured into directing and producing, making a significant impact in the Indian film industry. Arjun Bijlani Actor · Born 1982 · India Arjun Bijlani is an Indian actor best known for his role in the popular TV show 'Naagin'. He has also starred in 'Miley Jab Hum Tum' and 'Ishq Mein Marjawan', making him a familiar face on Indian television.
Arjun Gupta Actor · Born 1986 · United States Arjun Gupta may refer to multiple people with this name. The name is associated with figures in fields like acting, academia, and business.

Arjun – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
IN 0 #44 27 2,963
IN Boys 0 #45 8,812 16,750
QA Boys 0 #52 2,242 18,093
MV Boys 0 #59 19 3,375
QA 0 #69 32 7,011
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
OM 0 #99 18 6,215
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
KW 0 #107 10 5,216
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Boys 0 #120 14 6,332
AE Boys 0 #125 3,341 22,615
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #133 5 1,769
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
AE 0 #134 44 10,220
KW Boys 0 #137 1,368 18,755
OM Boys 0 #147 1,695 17,948
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BH 0 #154 561 17,937
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
Canada Boys 2024 #181 128 2,588
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
QA Girls 0 #189 129 15,378
SA Boys 0 #190 6,656 28,008
BD 0 #193 35 5,992
MO Boys 0 #193 31 5,842
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
TW Boys 0 #222 20 7,111
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Boys 0 #246 52 7,909
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #251 19 11,010
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
SA 0 #273 23 10,560
MU Boys 0 #276 82 8,477
BD Boys 0 #281 388 10,045
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Finland Boys 0 #286 148 2,041
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
IN Girls 0 #316 362 13,121
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
OM Girls 0 #329 68 15,987
PL Boys 0 #333 8 6,459
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
PT Boys 0 #348 20 7,951
JO Boys 0 #354 24 7,057
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
PH Boys 0 #357 27 11,440
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MY Boys 0 #362 1,178 25,439
BD Girls 0 #370 17 8,413
YE 0 #372 10 8,639
SG Boys 0 #373 374 17,960
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
SD Boys 0 #427 19 10,523
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
KW Girls 0 #442 74 19,177
AE Girls 0 #443 111 20,968
HK Boys 0 #476 52 12,905
United States Boys 2024 #481 489 7,044
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
PS Boys 0 #538 11 10,655
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #608 60 13,071
SA Girls 0 #615 331 25,931
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #670 13 3,552
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
NL Boys 0 #875 77 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
MY Girls 0 #928 67 24,821
NG Boys 0 #934 18 16,906
Germany Boys 0 #937 16 5,697
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,143 36 25,619
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,379 93 10,046

Arjun is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Switzerland
France
Ireland

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People also ask about Arjun

Arjun is predominantly a boy's name.
Arjun is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɑːrdʒʊn/ (AR-jun).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arjuna, Arjoon and Arjunah.
Yes, very popular — Arjun ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Arjun ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Arjun's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #205 in 2014 to #181 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 4 notable people named Arjun are in our database, including Arjun Kapoor (Actor), Arjun Sarja (Actor), Arjun Bijlani (Actor).