Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Aruna

“Dawn or a reddish glow”

About the name Aruna

Meaning
Dawn or a reddish glow
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
A
Name number
1

Numerology of Aruna

Leader: independent, ambitious and original.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Aruna

Krittika

Naming syllable “A” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMesha (Aries)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Aruna starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Aruna

What does the name Aruna mean?

Aruna means "Dawn or a reddish glow" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Aruna a boy or a girl name?

Aruna is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Aruna match?

The name Aruna starts with the syllable "A", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Aruna?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Aruna adds up to 1. Leader: independent, ambitious and original. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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