Boy name
Arjuna name meaning
“white, bright, shining”
Arjuna is a masculine name from the Sanskrit word arjuna, meaning white, bright, or shining. It is also the name of a Pandava hero in the Mahabharata. The name was transmitted through Old Javanese literary tradition, connecting its Sanskrit source with its Javanese literary use.
What does Arjuna mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Arjuna
Arjuna comes from Sanskrit arjuna, referring to whiteness or brightness. It is the name of a Pandava hero in the Mahabharata, transmitted through Old Javanese literary tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese, Balinese |
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
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Name combinations with Arjuna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arjuna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Suksmono: subtle, delicate
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
- Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
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Arjuna Prakarsa
Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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Meaning of each word
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
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Arjuna Heriansyah
Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
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Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Rebo: Wednesday
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How to pronounce Arjuna
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ardʒuna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦗꦸꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮁᮏᮥᮔ |
Is Arjuna a boy’s name?
Yes, Arjuna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arjuna ranks #2,154 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arjuna
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Arjuna
- Arjuna Sakir
- Arjuna Hanyokrokusumo Yudhoyono · b. 2026
- Arjuna Jipri · b. 1967
- Arjuna Meghanada Wiritanaya
- Arjuna Sakir · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Arjuna
What is the meaning of Arjuna?
Arjuna means white, bright, shining. Arjuna comes from Sanskrit arjuna, referring to whiteness or brightness. It is the name of a Pandava hero in the Mahabharata, transmitted through Old Javanese literary tradition.
Is Arjuna a boy’s name?
Yes, Arjuna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arjuna?
Arjuna is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Arjuna have?
Arjuna has 3 syllables (Ar-ju-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arjuna?
Arjuna ranks #2,154 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Arjuna?
Some ideas: Arjuna Suksmono Tulis; Arjuna Mujianto Dimaz; Arjuna Prakarsa.
Famous people named Arjuna?
Notable people named Arjuna include Arjuna Sakir, Arjuna Hanyokrokusumo Yudhoyono, Arjuna Jipri.
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