Nepali girl name
Aruna name meaning
अरुणा
Say it: a-RU-na/ʌruɳa/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #81
Meaning of Aruna
Feminine of Arun; reddish glow of dawn, the rising sun.
नेपालीमा: अरुणा अरुण नामको स्त्रीलिङ्गी रूप हो, जसको अर्थ बिहानीको रातो लाली वा उदाउँदो सूर्य हुन्छ।
About the name Aruna
The reddish glow of dawn and the rising sun give Aruna its warm, bright imagery. A feminine form of Arun, this Sanskrit name connects with both sun and light themes. Parents who enjoy a morning image may find its meaning especially inviting. Its five letters are pronounced a-RU-na, with a rounded middle sound and a soft finish. Aruna is common, ranking #81 among girl names in our sample. Explore Aruni or Arina for similar sounds, and Karuna for a rhyme.
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Aruna at a glance
| Name | Aruna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अरुणा also अरुण, अरुन |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 5 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #81 among girl names (18 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 Aruna
- Aruna Shahi
Nepali volleyball player
Girl names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Aruna
- Arina♀अरिनाPeace
- Aruni♀अरुणिOf the dawn
- Alina♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Anupa♀अनुपाIncomparable, matchless
- Arpana♀अर्पणाOffering, dedication
- Anuja♂♀अनुजYounger brother
- Amina♂♀अमिनाTrustworthy, faithful
- Anura♀अनुराKnowledgeable
- Arma♀अरमा
- Arusha♀अरुषाRed, of the dawn
- Arya♂♀आर्यNoble, honourable, respected person
- Ashna♀अश्नाFriend, beloved
Aruna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐬𑐸𑐞𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒩𑒳𑒝𑒰 |
| Bengali | অরুণা |
| Gujarati | અરુણા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀭𑀼𑀡𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | aruṇā |
FAQ about the name Aruna
What is the meaning of Aruna?
Aruna means: Feminine of Arun; reddish glow of dawn, the rising sun. (नेपालीमा: बिहानीको लाली)
Is Aruna a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Aruna in Nepali?
Aruna is written अरुणा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अरुण or अरुन.
How do you pronounce Aruna?
Aruna is pronounced a-RU-na (IPA: /ʌruɳa/).
What is the origin of the name Aruna?
Aruna is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Aruna?
Aruna ranks #81 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Aruna?
Notable people named Aruna include Aruna Shahi (Nepali volleyball player).