Varma
Varma is a surname and given name of Indian origin. It has variant spellings such as Verma and Varmā, and is generally traced to Sanskrit terms varman or varmā, meaning armor or protection. Historically, the name has been associated with Kshatriya lineages in parts of north and central India, but it is now used by many communities across the country and in the diaspora.
Geographically and culturally, Verma/Varma is widespread in North India, while Varmā is common in parts of South
Notable people with the surname include Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906), the celebrated painter from the princely
Other uses of the term appear in traditional Indian practices. In Tamil culture, varma (often rendered varmam)