Arun
Meaning of Arun
The name Arun is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India and other South Asian countries. It carries the beautiful meaning of "dawn" or "sunrise," symbolizing new beginnings and light. In Hindi, it is pronounced as ah-ROON (/aːruːn/), while in English it is commonly pronounced as uh-RUHN (/əˈrʌn/). The name has a variant spelling, Aarun, which retains the same phonetic essence. Though not extremely common in the United States, Arun has seen consistent usage over the years, with its highest occurrence being 44 newborns named Arun in 2007. The name's rich cultural heritage and positive connotations make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as ah-ROON (/aːruːn/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-RUHN (/əˈrʌn/)
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Notable People Named Arun
| Arun Jaitley was an influential Indian politician and attorney who served as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of the Government of India from 2014 to 2019. |
| Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC was an Indian military officer posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. |
| Arun Shourie is a renowned Indian economist, journalist, author, and former politician, known for his work with the World Bank, editorial roles at prominent Indian newspapers, and service as a Minister in the Vajpayee Ministry. |
| Arun Manilal Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was a South African-born Indian-American author and socio-political activist who published "The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons From My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi" in 2017. |
| Arun Sharma is an Indian Australian computer science professor known for his distinguished career at the Queensland University of Technology and his significant contributions to technology research and cooperation between Australia and India. |
| Arun Ferreira is an Indian activist and criminal lawyer who was arrested for alleged links to the Naxalite movement and has dedicated his career to defending political prisoners. |
| Arun Krushnaji Kamble was an Indian Marathi language writer, professor, politician, and Dalit activist who played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Dalits, backward classes, and minorities. |
| Arun Kumar Shukla is an accomplished Indian structural biologist known for his research on G protein-coupled receptors and has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to biosciences. |
| Arun Govil is an Indian actor best known for portraying Lord Rama in the Ramayan TV series and appearing in various films. |
| Arun Garg is an Indo-Canadian physician known for strengthening connections between Canada and India. |
| Arun Jain is a Chennai-based Indian industrialist, investor, and philanthropist known for his leadership in the IT software products industry. |
| Arun G. Phadke - Arun Phadke is a University Distinguished Research Professor at Virginia Tech, known for his contributions to microprocessor controllers and Phasor measurement unit (PMU) technology in electric power systems. |
| Arun Srinivas Subramanian is an American lawyer and United States district judge from New York. |
| Arun Kumar Nehru was an Indian politician and columnist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha from both Janata Dal and Indian National Congress. |
| Arun Venugopal is an American journalist covering news on race, immigration, gender, and identity in the United States, currently working as a Senior Reporter at WNYC, New York Public Radio. |
