What origin is the name Arjan?

Arjan comes from Punjabi naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Arjan?

Names from the same punjabi tradition pair naturally with Arjan — for example Brahmvir, Bakhsheesh, Budhjot. You can browse more on our punjabi names page.

What is the rashi of the name Arjan?

Arjan starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arjan

Arjan

Girl

Punjabi

2 syllables

Arjan is a Punjabi girl's name meaning "The archer, 2nd sikh guru", Rashi Mesh.

Parents who choose Arjan pick a girl name from the Punjabi tradition, meaning "The archer, 2nd sikh guru". It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Punjabi
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

The archer, 2nd sikh guru

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Arjan

What does Arjan mean?

Arjan is a girl name of Punjabi origin meaning "The archer, 2nd sikh guru".

How popular is Arjan?

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Brother names that go with Arjan

Brahmvir Bakhsheesh Budhjot Budhpreet Harbir Hardit

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.