Varun
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced vuh-ROON
Verified name
What does Varun mean?
God of water and the skies
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 923 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3684 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vaz
Variant: Varuna
Related: Varun
Using Varun across cultures
Vedic elemental deity name widely understood worldwide.
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