Tarun
Meaning of Tarun
Tarun is a male name of Indian (Hindi) origin. It is pronounced as tah-ROON (/təˈɹuːn/). The name has variations such as Taroon and Taroun.
In the United States, Tarun has been given to newborn boys since at least 1971. While it may not be one of the most popular names, it has maintained a consistent level of usage over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 2000 and 8000 in terms of occurrence.
The name Tarun carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness. Its Indian origin adds a touch of exoticism and can be a beautiful choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with a deep meaning.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as tah-ROON (/təˈɹuːn/)
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Notable People Named Tarun
| Tarun Gogoi was a prominent Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 13th Chief Minister of Assam, known for his efforts in ending militant insurgency and improving the state's fiscal condition. |
| Muni Tarun Sagar was an influential Indian Digambara monk known for his candid and critical lectures, which have been compiled into the book series "Kadve Pravachan" and have attracted a wide non-Jain audience. |
| Tarun Khanna is an Indian-born American academic, author, and economic strategist, currently serving as the Jorge Paulo Lemann professor at Harvard Business School and director of Harvard University’s South Asia initiative. |
| Tarun Tahiliani is a renowned Indian fashion designer known for blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design, particularly in bridalwear. |
| Tarun Vijay is an Indian author, social worker, and journalist known for his editorship of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) weekly Panchajanya and contributions to the Daily Pioneer. |
| Tarun Weeramanthri is an Australian public health doctor and adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia, known for his tenure as Chief Health Officer in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. |
| Tarun Khanna is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi films and television. |
| Tarun Arora is a versatile Indian model, actor, and producer known for his work in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil language films. |
| Tarun Kumar, a former Indian cricketer born in Yarpur, Bihar, was known for his right-handed batting and right-arm medium bowling. |
| Tarun Mansukhani is a successful Indian film director and writer known for directing the 2008 film Dostana and for his work in promoting voting through a television commercial. |
