- Meaning
- Bright, shining
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Indian
Nicknames for Arjun
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Indian
- Arju
What people expect from a Arjun
Arjun is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: the star of the room.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Arjun: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Arjun
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "j" (said differently in English, Spanish, German and French).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Bright, shining".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Arjun
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Bright, shining".
Is Arjun a boy or girl name?
Arjun is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Arjun?
Arjun is rare in the US. It is used in Indian.
What are nicknames for Arjun?
Common nicknames for Arjun are Arju.
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