boy · Sanskrit

Varuna

/VA-ru-na/

Meaning: Lord of the waters

Varuna at a glance

Meaning: Lord of the waters
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: VA-ru-na
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Varun, Varunah, Varuno, Varrun, Vaarunah, Vaaruno

Lucky details for Varuna

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Varuna is a Sanskrit name meaning “lord of the waters”. It is a spelling variant of Varun and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Varuna for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Varuna reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Vari Varu Vary Vay

Middle Names

Vansh Vedo Vivana

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Varuna

What does the name Varuna mean?

Varuna means “lord of the waters” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Varuna a boy or girl name?

Varuna is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Varuna?

Varuna is pronounced VA-ru-na (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Varuna?

The lucky number for Varuna is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Varuna?

Popular short forms include Vari, Varu, Vary, Vay.