Arun

♂ Boy

Pronounced UH-roon /ˈʌ.run/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit aruna, 'reddish-brown, the rosy glow of dawn'; also the name of the charioteer of the sun-god SuryaMedium

In 30 seconds: The dawn; rosy glow: Arun is Sanskrit for 'the rosy dawn' (the sun's charioteer). Warm, classic, and bright (said 'UH-roon').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit aruna, 'reddish-brown, the rosy glow of dawn'; also the name of the charioteer of the sun-god Surya

U.S. rank (2025)#6842 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,440

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Arun comes from Sanskrit aruna, 'reddish-brown; the warm, rosy glow of dawn'. In Hindu myth, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun-god Surya, the personification of the dawn. A warm, classic, much-loved Indian boys' name (said 'UH-roon'; nickname Aru).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-rosy-dawn at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Arun means 'reddish-brown; the rosy glow of dawn' in Sanskrit — and is the name of Aruna, the charioteer of the sun-god Surya — a warm, classic Indian name (said 'UH-roon').

Overall data confidence 72%

Sanskrit references — aruna — etymology

Variations

ArunaArunava

Nicknames

Aru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arun mean?

Arun is Sanskrit for 'reddish-brown; the rosy dawn' (the charioteer of the sun).

How do you pronounce Arun?

It's said UH-roon /ˈʌ.run/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arun a boy or girl name?

Arun is a boy's name.

How popular is Arun?

Arun is a rare name in the U.S.