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Mythology
Arjuna
AR-joo-nah
ɑːrdʒuːnəListen
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Syllable breakdown
Arjuna
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit — 'arjuna' meaning 'bright, shining, white'.
- Meaning
- A central figure of the Hindu epic Mahabharata; a skilled archer and warrior prince who receives the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita from Krishna.
- Gender
- male
Common mispronunciations
ar-JOO-nahAR-joo-nuh
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