Arjun is a classic Indian boy name with a strong connection to the Mahabharata and one of its best-known characters, Arjuna. The name has Sanskrit roots and is traditionally associated with meanings such as bright, clear, shining and radiant. Its cultural significance goes beyond the literal meaning of the name. Arjuna is remembered as a skilled archer and warrior, but his story also reflects focus, discipline, courage, questioning and the search for clarity.