Boy • Modern Tamil
Arjun
அர்ஜுன்
Signature Meaning
Arjun is a widely used South Asian name derived from the Sanskrit name Arjuna, often understood to mean "bright," "shining," or "white." It is closely associated with the heroic prince and archer Arjuna from the Mahabharata, symbolizing skill, courage, and devotion. The name is popular in Tamil-speaking communities as a modern, concise form of the traditional name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/AɾDʒUn/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
A(1) + R(2) + J(1) + U(6) + N(5) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAR-joon
Tamil syllablesஅ-ர்-ஜு-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./aɾdʒun/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AarjunArjoonAarjoon