Nepali boy name
Arun name meaning
अरुण
Say it: a-RUN/ʌruɳ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #62
Meaning of Arun
Reddish dawn; the rising sun, also the charioteer of the Sun god.
नेपालीमा: अरुण भन्नाले बिहानको रातो उषा वा उदाउँदो सूर्य बुझिन्छ। अरुण सूर्यदेवका सारथी पनि हुन्।
About the name Arun
Arun evokes reddish dawn and the rising sun, bringing a warm feeling of morning light. It also names the charioteer of the Sun god, giving this Sanskrit choice a story connection alongside its natural imagery. Four letters keep the spelling short, while a-RUN places the emphasis on the final beat. Arun is common in our sample, making it a familiar option for parents who like brief names. For a similar sound, explore Arjun, or compare the rhyming Barun and Karun.
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Arun at a glance
| Name | Arun |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अरुण also अरुन, अरूण |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #62 among boy names (111 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Arun
- Arun Thapa · b. 1952
Nepalese singer
- Arun Budhathoki · b. 1986
Nepalese poet
- Arun Gupto · b. 1956
Nepali author, editor, and essayist
- Arun Chaudhary
- Arun Singhaniya
Nepali journalist (2010)
Boy names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Arun
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Amun♂अमुन
- Aron♂एरोनA Hebrew name often interpreted as exalted, high mountain or…
- Anup♂अनुपIncomparable, unequalled
- Aman♂अमनPeace, safety and security
- Anuj♂अनुजYounger brother
- Atul♂अतुलIncomparable, matchless
- Abin♂अविन
- Arpan♂अर्पणOffering or dedication
- Arbin♂अरबिनLotus
- Amul♂अमुलPriceless, invaluable
- Aryan♂आर्यनNoble, honourable
Arun in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐬𑐸𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒩𑒳𑒝 |
| Bengali | অরুণ |
| Gujarati | અરુણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀭𑀼𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | aruṇ |
FAQ about the name Arun
What is the meaning of Arun?
Arun means: Reddish dawn; the rising sun, also the charioteer of the Sun god. (नेपालीमा: सूर्योदयको रातो प्रकाश)
Is Arun a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Arun in Nepali?
Arun is written अरुण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अरुन or अरूण.
How do you pronounce Arun?
Arun is pronounced a-RUN (IPA: /ʌruɳ/).
What is the origin of the name Arun?
Arun is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Arun?
Arun ranks #62 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Arun?
Notable people named Arun include Arun Thapa (Nepalese singer); Arun Budhathoki (Nepalese poet); Arun Gupto (Nepali author, editor, and essayist).