Origin and Meaning of Arunas

Dawn or Light

Origin: Sanskrit - Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Aruna', which means 'red' or 'dawn' and is often associated with the rising sun.

• Arunas is often used in Indian culture, particularly in Hindu mythology, where Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god, Surya.
• The name is popular in various South Asian countries and can also be found among communities that speak languages influenced by Sanskrit.
• Notable personalities with variations of this name include Aruna Roy, a prominent Indian social activist and reformer.
• The popularity of the name Arunas has seen fluctuations, with its usage primarily concentrated in regions with strong cultural ties to Hinduism.
• Related names include Aruna (the feminine form in Sanskrit), Arun (a more common masculine variant), and Aruni.