| Meaning | dawn, reddish |
| Origin | Indian, Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-ru-na |
About Aruna
Aruna possesses an exotic beauty and lyrical quality that sets it apart from common Western naming conventions. The three syllables flow together seamlessly, creating a musical rhythm that's both memorable and pleasing to pronounce. This name carries cultural richness, particularly within South Asian traditions, offering families a way to honor heritage or simply appreciate its universal beauty. The soft consonants and open vowels give it a gentle, feminine quality without any trace of weakness—it suggests grace rather than fragility. Parents drawn to this name often value its distinctive nature and the way it stands out in multicultural contexts. The pronunciation, while potentially requiring initial clarification, becomes a point of connection and education. The name works beautifully in professional settings, creative fields, and academic environments, never limiting possibilities. It pairs well with surnames from various backgrounds, showing remarkable adaptability. For those seeking something truly different that carries depth and cultural significance, that sounds beautiful in multiple languages and contexts, Aruna offers a sophisticated choice that transcends borders and trends.
Nicknames for Aruna
| Ari |
| Runa |
| Rue |
| Aru |
Famous People Named Aruna
| Aruna Roy | Indian social activist |
| Aruna Irani | Indian actress |
| Aruna Shanbaug | Indian nurse and social activist |
| Aruna Asaf Ali | Indian freedom fighter |
| Aruna Seth | British fashion designer |
| Aruna Dindane | Ivorian footballer |
| Aruna Quadri | Nigerian table tennis player |
| Aruna Miller | American politician |
| Aruna Chakravarti | Indian author |
| Aruna Raje | Indian film director |
| Aruna Anand | Indian chess player and philanthropist |
| Aruna Broota | Indian psychologist |
| Aruna Sairam | Indian classical vocalist |
| Aruna Budda Reddy | Indian gymnast |
| Aruna Sundararajan | Indian bureaucrat |
| Aruna Biswas | Bangladeshi actress |
| Aruna Shields | British actress |
| Aruna Prashanth | Indian cricketer |
| Aruna D’Souza | American art historian and critic |
| Aruna Jethwani | Indian yoga teacher and wellness expert |
Characters Named Aruna
| Aruna Khanna | character in the novel "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth |
| Aruna Gupta | character in the TV series "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" |
| Aruna Narayan | character in the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy |
| Aruna Ahuja | character in the film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" |
| Aruna Anand | character in the TV series "Anandhi" |
| Aruna Sharma | character in the TV series "Diya Aur Baati Hum" |
| Aruna Rao | character in the novel "Mistress of Spices" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |