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Aruna

♀ Girl

Pronounced UH-roo-uh /ˈɐ.ɾu.ɳɐ/Medium

Meaning: Reddish brown, dawnMedium

In 30 seconds: Aruna is a name from Hinduism meaning 'reddish brown' or 'dawn.'
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Origin MediumHinduism, Tamil, Telugu
MeaningReddish brown, dawn
U.S. rank (2025)#3106 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births52 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819702025

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

Aruna names the color of the early sky, 'reddish brown' shading into 'dawn,' rooted in Hindu tradition. In that tradition the word is linked to the redness of sunrise, which gives the name a vivid natural image. It connects to the form Arun and the accented spelling Âruna.

Real bearers include Aruna Roy and Aruna Irani, both showing the name in active use in India. The masculine Arun shares the same dawn imagery with a shorter ending.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aruna is 'reddish brown, dawn', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aruna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÂrunaArun

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aruna Roy (1946–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Aruna Irani (1946–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aruna…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aruna mean?

Aruna is usually explained as meaning 'reddish brown, dawn' and is most often linked with Hinduism tradition.

How do you pronounce Aruna?

It's commonly said UH-roo-uh /ˈɐ.ɾu.ɳɐ/.

Is Aruna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aruna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aruna?

In 2024, Aruna ranked #2816 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.

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