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Arhant

♂ Boy

Pronounced UR-hunt /ˈʌr.hʌnt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit arhant/arihant, 'one who is worthy; a perfected/enlightened one who has conquered inner enemies' (a title in Jainism and Buddhism); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: One worthy; an enlightened one: Arhant is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'UR-hunt'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit arhant/arihant, 'one who is worthy; a perfected/enlightened one who has conquered inner enemies' (a title in Jainism and Buddhism); we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9951 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122024

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

Arhant comes from the Sanskrit arhant/arihant, 'one who is worthy; a perfected/enlightened one who has conquered inner enemies' (a title in Jainism and Buddhism; we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'UR-hunt').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian (Jain and Hindu) families. Rare, one-worthy at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arhant (Arihant) means 'one who is worthy; a perfected/enlightened one' in Sanskrit — a title in Jainism and Buddhism — a crisp, meaningful name (we note the sacred sense; said 'UR-hunt').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Arihant — Sanskrit; religious title

Variations

ArihantArhat

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arhant mean?

Arhant (Arihant) is Sanskrit for 'one who is worthy; a perfected/enlightened one'; a title in Jainism and Buddhism. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Arhant?

It's said UR-hunt /ˈʌr.hʌnt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arhant a boy or girl name?

Arhant is a boy's name.

How popular is Arhant?

Arhant is a very rare name in the U.S.

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