US Popularity:6103
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Indian, Japanese
Meaning:Reddish brown, dawn; Love, affection; Moon
Aruna is a feminine name of Sanskrit, Hindi, and Japanese origin. Meaning "reddish-brown" and "dawn" in Hindi and Sanskrit, this name is derived from the masculine name Arun. Aruna's connection with sunrise can be traced back to Indian mythology, where the God Aruna is a charioteer who pilots Surya, the Sun god, across the sky. This shining tale can be interpreted as a representation of the guidance baby will receive from parent throughout their lifetime. In addition to this meaning, in Japanese, Aruna has multiple definitions depending on its spelling. Most commonly, Aruna translates to “love” or “affection” combined with the “moon,” making this name a natural beauty.

Aruna Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Aruna is currently #2492 on The Bump
Girl:Aruna is currently #1094 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Aruna is currently #6103 in U.S. births
Girl:Aruna is currently #2523 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#6103
in 2023
- 699
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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