Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Arjuna means "bright, shining, silver-white" — the pure and brilliant one.
Parents
Kunti & Indra (raised by Pandu)
Deity Association
Friend and disciple of Krishna
Era
Dvapara Yuga
Associated Scripture
Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita
Rashi
Tula
Nakshatra
Chitra
Numerology
1
Lucky Colour
White
Lucky Number
6
Why Was This Name Given?
Born radiant and fair, the third Pandava was named Arjuna, "the shining one" — the warrior whose doubt on the battlefield gave the world the Bhagavad Gita.
The Story
Arjuna was the greatest archer of his age, yet his finest moment was a collapse: on the eve of war he laid down his bow, unwilling to kill his own kin. Krishna’s answer to that despair became the Bhagavad Gita.
His name gives a child focus, brilliance and the courage to ask hard questions.
Numerology: 1 · Rashi: Tula · Nakshatra: Chitra · Lucky Colour: White · Scripture: Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita
Modern Variants
ArjunArujan
Related Names
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Arjuna’s parents?
Arjuna was the son of Kunti and the god Indra, raised as a prince by Pandu.