Arjun at a glance
- Meaning
- Bright, shining, silver
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- A-rjun
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Arjoon, Arjuni, Arjunya, Arjoonah, Arjoono, Arjunia
Lucky details for Arjun
- Number
- 6
- Color
- Soft Pink
- Stone
- Diamond
- Flower
- Rose
- Day
- Friday
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Metal
- Copper
Arjun is a Sanskrit name meaning “bright, shining, silver”. Parents choose Arjun for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Arjun reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.
Numerology
Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.
Personality
Warm, affectionate, family-first
Positive Traits
Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go
Negative Traits
Can over-give and forget their own needs
Career Suggestions
Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality
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Compatible Names
FAQs about the name Arjun
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun means “bright, shining, silver” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Arjun a boy or girl name?
Arjun is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Arjun?
Arjun is pronounced A-rjun (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Arjun?
The lucky number for Arjun is 6, ruled by Venus.
What are good nicknames for Arjun?
Popular short forms include Arji, Arju, Arjy, Ary.
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