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Aru

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A-ru/əˈru/

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11
Lucky #
Monday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Female)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

The name Aru is derived from Sanskrit and translates to 'light'. In Hindu mythology, Aru is a name of the goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, learning, and wisdom.

Spiritual meaning

Symbol of enlightenment and wisdom.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Aru

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Light

🇮🇳Hindi

Aru

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Light

🇮🇳Tamil

Aru

இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Light

🇮🇳Telugu

Aru

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Light

🇮🇳Marathi

Aru

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Light

🇧🇩Bengali

Aru

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Light

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

A-ru

/əˈru/

Lucky number

11

Lucky day

Monday

Lucky colors

SilverPinkWhite

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Moonstone

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Aru holds significant cultural value in Hindu traditions, especially in regions where Saraswati worship is prevalent. The name serves as a reminder of the importance of knowledge, learning, and wisdom in Hindu culture and spirituality.

The name Aru represents the inner light or consciousness that is present in every individual, as per Hindu philosophical beliefs. It symbolizes the awakened or enlightened state of the soul, and the name is often given to children to inspire them to seek knowledge and wisdom throughout their lives.

Historical references

Aru was an ancient Indian river that flowed in the Godavari basin. It was a tributary that joined the Godavari at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The Aru River is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, where it is described as a source of water for the armies of the Pandavas during their exile.

1st century BC

The name 'Aru' is also associated with Aru Bhagavati, a Hindu goddess worshipped in the western Ghats region of India. She is believed to have once lived in the forest at Aru, near the temple town of Banavasi. Aru Bhagavati is considered the goddess of fertility, prosperity, and protection.

Medieval period

Notable people with this name

Aru Shah, protagonist of the children's book series 'The Aru Stories'

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