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How many names are there for Arjuna in Mahabharatha?

1. Arjun - one of taintless fame and glow like silver
2. Phalgun - one born on the star of Phalguna
3. Jishnu - conqueror of enemies
4. Kiriti - one who wears the celestial diadem, Kiriti, presented by Indra
5. Swetavahana - one with white horses mounted to his chariot
6. Vibhatsu - one who always fights wars in a fair manner
7. Vijaya - victorious warrior
8. Paarth or Paartha - son of Pritha or Kunti. Incidentally his father is the Lord of Heavens, Indra.
9. Savyasachi - skillful in using both arms, ambidextrous
10. Dhananjay - one who conquers bows (dhanush) referring to his skills as an archer
11. Gudakesh - One who has conquered sleep (gudaka "sleep")
12. Kapi Dhwaj - Having flag of Kapi (Monkey) in his chariot (Arjuna's flag displayed an image of Hanuman from a previous encounter)
13.  Parantap - one who concentrates the most, destroyer of enemies from his concentration