Varun
Meaning of Varun
Varun is a traditional and meaningful name of Indian origin, pronounced as vuh-ROON (/vəˈruːn/). It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Varuna," who is the Hindu god of water and the celestial ocean, often associated with the sky and cosmic order. This name carries connotations of strength, protection, and purity. Varun has been a relatively rare but consistent choice for baby boys in the United States over the past few decades, reflecting its cultural richness and unique appeal. The name saw its highest popularity in 2004 when it ranked 1090th with 145 occurrences. Although not extremely common, Varun's steady presence on baby name charts highlights its enduring charm across generations. A popular variation of this name is Varoon, which maintains the same pronunciation and essence.
Pronunciation
Indian
- Pronunced as vuh-ROON (/vəˈruːn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Varun
| Varun Dhawan is a highly successful Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and his consistent box-office success. |
| Varun Chakravarthy Vinod is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a leg spin bowler for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, making his international debut for the India cricket team in July 2021. |
| Varun Agarwal is an Indian entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author who has co-founded three companies and written a national bestseller. |
| Varun Grover is a multi-talented Indian writer, comedian, poet, and filmmaker known for his award-winning lyricist work and as the co-creator of the political satire show Aisi Taisi Democracy. |
| Varun Parandhaman is an Indian musician and songwriter known for his work as an independent artist, freelance singer, and music producer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. |
| Varun Sharma is a popular Indian television actor known for his roles in Bhagyalaxmi and Sasural Simar Ka. |
| Varun Thakkar is an Indian professional sailor known for representing India in international sailing events in the 49er boat category. |
| Varun Chopra is an Irish cricketer who made his Twenty20 debut for North West Warriors in 2018 and has represented Ireland in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. |
| Varun Sood is an Indian cricketer known for playing as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler for Sikkim in Indian domestic cricket. |
