Arun Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-ROON / əˈruːnSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'bright' or 'radiant'; Hindi: 'sun'
Historical & Cultural Background
Arun is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and among Hindi speakers. In Hindu mythology, Arun is associated with the charioteer of the sun god, Surya. The name symbolizes brightness and radiance, reflecting positive attributes. It is often used in various cultural contexts within Indian traditions.
Trend Summary
The name Arun has seen consistent use in India, though its popularity may vary in other regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aroon
- Arunesh
International Variants
- Arun (Indian)
Famous people named Arun
Arun Jaitley was an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Finance.
Arun Sarin is an Indian-American businessman known for his role as the CEO of Vodafone.
Arun Nayar is a British businessman recognized for his marriage to actress Elizabeth Hurley.
Fictional characters named Arun
Arun is a character in the Indian television series 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii', known for his complex family dynamics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arun was first seen in the United States in 1966. Arun has ranked as high as #1206 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Arun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arun (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 15 |