Aroon
Aroon is a Buddhist boy name of Thai, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Dawn, the rising sun”.
| Meaning | Dawn, the rising sun |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Thai, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | อรุณ |
| Pronunciation | ah-ROON |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Hindu |
| Used in | Thailand, India |
Meaning and origin of Aroon
Aroon is a common romanised spelling of the Thai name Arun, which comes from Sanskrit aruna, 'reddish' or 'dawn'. Thai borrowed many such words through Pali and Sanskrit, and arun is still the everyday literary word for daybreak; Bangkok's famous Wat Arun is the 'Temple of Dawn'. The same spelling is also used occasionally in India and the Indian diaspora as a variant of Arun.
Is Aroon a Buddhist name?
In Thailand Aroon is a typical name of a Buddhist culture shaped by Pali and Sanskrit; for Hindus, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
How popular is Aroon?
An established given name in Thailand; an occasional spelling in India and abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Aroon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aroon mean?
Aroon means 'Dawn, the rising sun'. It is of Thai, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Aroon a Buddhist name?
In Thailand Aroon is a typical name of a Buddhist culture shaped by Pali and Sanskrit; for Hindus, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
How do you pronounce Aroon?
Aroon is pronounced ah-ROON.
Is Aroon a boy or girl name?
Aroon is usually a boy name.