Arjuna
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Arjuna is a Sanskrit name meaning “bright”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Arjuna
Arjuna is a name of Sanskrit origin that signifies brightness, silver, or clarity. It is best known as the name of the protagonist and peerless archer in the Mahabharata, a central epic of Hinduism. His character remains a profound symbol of duty, moral struggle, and warrior excellence within the Arjun tradition.
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Gender Usage of the Name Arjuna
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Arjuna is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Arjuna
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Arjuna is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 12.9M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.26M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.54M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.61M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Arjuna ranked #10,400 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Arjuna shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,515 in 1979. Its lowest recorded position was #10,886 in 2015. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name fell -5629 places (from #4,771 to #10,400).
Name StyleMethodology
Arjuna is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 2007, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Arjuna
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Arjuna possesses a three-syllable composition with a rhythmic flow that is both sonorous and dignified. The name is inherently linked to Arjuna, the central archer and warrior of the Mahabharata epic. These elements grant it both a Strong & Powerful and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Arjuna
Middle names used with ArjunaMethodology
Arjuna is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Arjuna Michael · Arjuna Joseph · Arjuna George
Middle name suggestions for ArjunaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Arjuna is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Arjuna David · Arjuna Devon · Arjuna Dylan · Arjuna Derek · Arjuna Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Arjuna
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Arjuna. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Arjuna
Sound Like Arjuna Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Arjun · Arjan · Arjen · View all 9 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
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Dictionary & Etymology of “Arjuna”
Dictionary Meaning of "Arjuna"Methodology
A male given name from Sanskrit, popular in South Asia
A major character of the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Arjuna has 31 translations, for example: in Portuguese it is rendered as hero of the Mahabharata, in Russian it is rendered as male given name, etc..
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How to Spell Arjuna in ASL
- A
- r
- j
- u
- n
- a
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