Varunवरुण
Varuṇa · traditionally used for boys
“God of waters; cosmic-order keeper”
One of oldest Vedic deities; chief of the Ādityas; lord of waters; guardian of ṛta; wielder of pāśa.
Starting sound and where it falls
Varun begins with Va — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Va open Rohini pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Varuṇa Āditya.
Cultural context
Evokes Varuna, the ancient Vedic god of waters and guardian of cosmic order.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Varun mean?
Varun (Varuṇa) is attested as “God of waters; cosmic-order keeper.” One of oldest Vedic deities; chief of the Ādityas; lord of waters; guardian of ṛta; wielder of pāśa.
Which nakshatra sound does Varun fit?
Varun begins with the sound Va, which opens Rohini pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Varun a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Varun is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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