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Aarushi

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Pronounced ah-ROO-shee /Ι‘Λˆru.Κƒi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit aarushi/arushi, 'the first rays of the sun; the red glow of dawn; the dawn'Medium

In 30 seconds: The first rays of the sun: Aarushi is Sanskrit for 'the red glow of dawn'. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'ah-ROO-shee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit aarushi/arushi, 'the first rays of the sun; the red glow of dawn; the dawn'
U.S. rank (2025)#10111 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 850

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aarushi comes from Sanskrit aarushi/arushi, 'the first rays of the morning sun; the red glow of dawn; the dawn'. A lyrical, bright, modern Indian girls' name (said 'ah-ROO-shee'; nickname Aaru).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-first-rays-of-the-sun at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Aarushi means 'the first rays of the sun; the red glow of dawn' in Sanskrit β€” a lyrical, bright Indian name for a child born at daybreak (said 'ah-ROO-shee').
Overall data confidence 70%
Sanskrit references β€” aarushi β€” etymology

Variations

ArushiAarushee

Nicknames

Aaru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aarushi mean?

Aarushi is Sanskrit for 'the first rays of the sun; the red glow of dawn'.

How do you pronounce Aarushi?

It's said ah-ROO-shee /Ι‘Λˆru.Κƒi/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aarushi a boy or girl name?

Aarushi is a girl's name.

How popular is Aarushi?

Aarushi is a rare name in the U.S.

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