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The baby name Arpan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːr.pən/ (Anglicized), /ər.pən/ (Hindi).

Arpan is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːr.pən/ (Anglicized), /ər.pən/ (Hindi)

What is the meaning of the name Arpan ?

The baby name Arpan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːr.pən/ (Anglicized), /ər.pən/ (Hindi).

Arpan is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Arpan is a South Asian given name rooted in Sanskrit arpaṇa (अर्पण), meaning “offering,” “dedication,” or “oblation,” from the verb arp- “to offer.” Common in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, and Nepali, it evokes the act of presenting something with devotion - whether flowers in worship, one’s work, or one’s life purpose - and thus carries connotations of sincerity, service, and self-surrender.

Usage rose in the 20th century as a virtue name drawn from devotional vocabulary, and it appears across Hindu and Sikh communities, as well as in the Indian and Nepali diaspora. Variants and related forms include Aarpan (spelling), the feminine Arpana and Arpita, and the masculine Arpit/Arpith. The name also surfaces in cultural works and patriotic themes, reinforcing its sense of heartfelt dedication and purposeful commitment.

Arpan has the following similar or variant Names

Arpan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #236 6 5,992
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Canada Girls 2018 #286 5 2,960
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
Canada Boys 2012 #313 5 2,403
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
BD Boys 0 #519 58 10,045
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
IN Boys 0 #574 478 16,750
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IN Girls 0 #609 23 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
QA Boys 0 #626 82 18,093
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
KW Boys 0 #740 30 18,755
OM Boys 0 #853 29 17,948
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
United States Girls 2013 #916 5 9,616
SA Girls 0 #917 19 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
AE Boys 0 #997 96 22,615
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MY Boys 0 #1,035 77 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,445 170 28,008

Arpan is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
BH

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People also ask about Arpan

Arpan is predominantly a boy's name.
Arpan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɑːr.pən/ (Anglicized), /ər.pən/ (Hindi).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arpan, Arpaan and Arpana (feminine form).
Across languages, Arpan has these equivalents: Arpana (feminine, 'offering'), Samarpan ('dedication'), Daan ('gift/donation'), Anjali ('offering', feminine).
Yes — Arpan ranked #286 in Canada in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Arpan ranks highest in Canada (#286 in 2018).
Arpan's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #878 in 2012 to #904 in 2022 in United States.