Arjan

Arjan is a masculine given name widely used in Punjabi-speaking communities and among Sikhs. It appears in historical and contemporary contexts and is also found in place names and personal identifiers in diaspora communities.

In Sikh history, Guru Arjan (Guru Arjan Dev) is the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus, traditionally dated to the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c. 1563–1606). He is known for supervising the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, and for supporting the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) at Amritsar. His leadership and writings helped shape Sikh religious practice during that period.

In modern India, Arjan Singh (1919–2017) served as Marshal of the Indian Air Force, a five-star rank. He was the only officer to hold that rank in the IAF and played a prominent role during the 1965 war. His career is frequently cited in discussions of Indian military history and aviation heritage.

Geographically, Arjan is also the name of a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The area has seen rapid residential and commercial development as part of Dubai’s expansion, featuring a mix of housing, retail, and community facilities.

Overall, Arjan functions as a given name with cultural and religious associations in South Asia, while also appearing in geographic contexts and in references to notable historical figures.