Dawn, sun, or reddish-brown
In Sanskrit, Arun refers to the reddish glow of the rising sun. In Hindu mythology, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya, personifying the dawn.
Less common today
Arun isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,931 in 1995.
Socio-political activist and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi
Former CEO of Vodafone Group
Indian economist, journalist, and former minister
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).