Indian name meaning
Varun
♂ BoyVa·run · 2 syllables
The god of water and rain
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| V | a | r | u | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
6 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Varun carries the name number 2.
About the name Varun
Varun is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The god of water and rain.”
Spoken aloud it is Va·run — 2 syllables. Varun appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Varun mean?
Varun means “The god of water and rain.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Varun a boy or a girl name?
Varun is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Varun?
Varun is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Varun?
Varun has 2 syllables and is said as Va·run.
What is the numerology number of the name Varun?
In the Chaldean system, Varun has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Varun a common name in India?
Varun appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Varun?
For a sister to Varun, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Ahana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Varun?
Tarun, Arun, Arjun or Mithun share Varun's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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