Arunima
Arunima is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Glow of dawn, reddish radiance”.
| Meaning | Glow of dawn, reddish radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अरुणिमा |
| Pronunciation | uh-ROO-ni-mah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Arunima
Arunima is built from aruna, 'reddish' or 'dawn', with the abstract suffix -ima, so it means the redness or glow of daybreak. It is used in Hindi poetry for the rosy light of morning. The mountaineer Arunima Sinha, who climbed Everest in 2013 after losing a leg, brought the name wider recognition in India.
Is Arunima a Hindu name?
Arunima is a Hindu name tied to the dawn and, through Aruna, to the sun god Surya; it is poetic rather than strictly religious.
How popular is Arunima?
A moderately common modern Indian girls' name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arunima mean?
Arunima means 'Glow of dawn, reddish radiance'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Arunima a Hindu name?
Arunima is a Hindu name tied to the dawn and, through Aruna, to the sun god Surya; it is poetic rather than strictly religious.
How do you pronounce Arunima?
Arunima is pronounced uh-ROO-ni-mah.
Is Arunima a boy or girl name?
Arunima is usually a girl name.