Boy name · Sanskrit
Arjun
Our shortlist groups Arjun under international, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Bright, shining — the hero of the Mahabharata
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Name family
- South Asian
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- international, classic
Names similar to Arjun
Sharing at least one style with Arjun — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Arjun's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Arjun
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun is of Sanskrit origin and means "Bright, shining — the hero of the Mahabharata".
Is Arjun a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Arjun" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Arjun?
Names with a similar style to Arjun include Muhammad, Elias, Hugo, Rory.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.