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Arjun

/AR-jun/

Bright, shining, silver, peacock

What does Arjun mean?

Arjun is a hero of the Hindu epic Mahabharata — the third Pandava prince, peerless archer and student of Krishna. The name evokes valour, integrity and clarity of purpose.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Hindu

Variations

Arjuna · Arjan

Nicknames

Aru · Jun

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