Arjuna
Arjuna (अर्जुन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bright, pure, silver-white; the radiant one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arjuna (अर्जुन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bright, pure, silver-white; the radiant one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arjuna (अर्जुन, IAST: Arjuna) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bright, pure, silver-white; the radiant one”. Derived from the Sanskrit root arj meaning to shine or to acquire, arjuna denotes brilliant whiteness and inner purity, qualities Vishnu embodies as the self-luminous Absolute.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Arjuna is rooted in the Sanskrit arj (to shine) and carries the primary sense of brilliant, silver-white radiance — evoking the gleam of lightning or polished silver. As a name of Vishnu, it points to His pristine, untarnished nature that transcends all moral and cosmic impurity. It is also celebrated as the name of the great archer-hero of the Mahabharata, himself a partial manifestation of divine light.
Arjuna is one of the most beloved names in Hindu tradition, borne by both Vishnu and the third Pandava prince who received the Bhagavad Gita directly from Krishna; pronounced AR-ju-na, it remains widely used across India today.
Scriptural source
Arjuna appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Arjuna aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Arjuna — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bright, pure, silver-white; the radiant one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjuna mean?
Arjuna is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bright, pure, silver-white; the radiant one”.
Is Arjuna a boy or girl name?
Arjuna is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Arjuna?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Arjuna aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Arjuna?
The Chaldean name number of Arjuna is 7.
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