Sanskrit

Aruna

Pronounced uh-ROO-nahShare

Meaning: Reddish glow; dawn

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Aruna is commonly feminine in India and masculine in Sri Lanka. The spelling also represents the Hindu charioteer associated with sunrise.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Aruna comes from Sanskrit.

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