Varuna

वरुण

Meaning

The Vedic god of the cosmic waters

Oceans and celestial order

The name Varuna carries the meaning “The Vedic god of the cosmic waters, oceans and celestial order”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The Vedic god of the cosmic waters

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Popular

Questions About Varuna

What does the name Varuna mean?

The name Varuna carries the meaning “The Vedic god of the cosmic waters, oceans and celestial order”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Is Varuna a boy’s or girl’s name?

Varuna is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Varuna?

The origin recorded for Varuna is Sanskrit.

How is Varuna written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Varuna is written as वरुण in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Varuna?

TotsName rates Varuna as popular. It begins with the letter V.

Can Varuna determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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