Girl • Modern Tamil
Arjuna
அர்ஜுனா
Signature Meaning
Arjuna is a traditional South Asian name famously borne by the heroic archer in the Mahabharata. The name is commonly interpreted to mean “bright,” “shining,” or “clear” in Sanskrit. It often evokes qualities of courage, skill, and moral integrity, making it a popular choice across Indian languages, including Tamil. Parents may choose it for its strong, noble, and virtuous connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/AɾD͡ʒU.Naː/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
A(1) + R(2) + J(1) + U(6) + N(5) + A(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likear-JOO-naa
Tamil syllablesஅ-ர்-ஜு-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./aɾd͡ʒu.naː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AarjunaaArjoonaAarjoonaa