Varun at a glance
- Meaning
- Lord of the waters
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- VA-run
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Vaarun, Varunah, Varuno, Varrun, Vaarunah, Vaaruno
Lucky details for Varun
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Varun is a Sanskrit name meaning “lord of the waters”. Parents choose Varun for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Varun reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Varun
What does the name Varun mean?
Varun means “lord of the waters” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Varun a boy or girl name?
Varun is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Varun?
Varun is pronounced VA-run (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Varun?
The lucky number for Varun is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Varun?
Popular short forms include Vari, Varu, Vary, Vay.
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