Popularity: 5404
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Crystalline reddish-brown; tawny; dawn
Aruna is a feminine name of Sanskrit and Hindu origin, meaning "crystalline reddish-brown," "tawny," and "dawn." It is derived from the masculine name Arun which means "dawn light" or "rising sun." Aruna's connection with sunrise can be traced back to Indian mythology, where the God Aruna is a charioteer who pilots Surya, the Sun god, across the sky. This beautiful tale can be interpreted as a representation of the guidance baby will receive from parent throughout their lifetime.