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Varun

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Varun is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Varun is a Sanskrit name, meaning 'lord of the waters' or 'god of the sea and sky' in Hindu mythology.”. It currently ranks #5414 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2004.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHindi

What Varun Means

Varun is a Sanskrit name, meaning 'lord of the waters' or 'god of the sea and sky' in Hindu mythology.

The Story of Varun

He is the lord of the cosmic waters, the sky's vast expanse, and this ancient name is waiting to call him your son.

Varun is a name of profound significance, originating from Sanskrit and revered in Hindu mythology as the god of the sea and sky, the lord of the cosmic waters. This ancient appellation speaks of immense power, wisdom, and dominion over the vast elements. It has traversed millennia, carried through religious texts and cultural traditions, maintaining its resonant authority into modern times.

There's a power in the sound of 'Varun,' a resonance that feels as boundless as the ocean and as deep as the sky. When you say it to your son, you're not just giving him a name, but an inheritance of command and profound understanding. You envision him as a natural leader, wise beyond his years, his presence as steady and comforting as the tides.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

PowerfulWiseLeaderStrong

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Peak Year

#145 in 2004

Total Births

2,583

First Recorded

1981

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