varun

Varun is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is derived from Varuna, the deity in Vedic and Hindu tradition who presides over water, the celestial order, and moral law. In contemporary usage, Varun is a common name across India and among the Indian diaspora.

The name Varun is associated with water and the heavens through its link to Varuna. It is used across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, and can appear in various spellings such as Varoon or Varuna in some communities. The pronunciation and spelling commonly reflect regional linguistic norms, but the underlying reference remains the same: a connection to Varuna and the qualities attributed to the deity.

Varun is primarily a given name and is not typically used as a surname. It has become established in modern times as a mainstream personal name, used by families seeking a traditional yet contemporary Indian name.

Notable individuals with the given name Varun include Varun Dhawan, an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema; Varun Grover, an Indian writer, comedian, and screenwriter; Varun Sandesh, a Telugu film actor; and Varun Tej Konidela, an Indian actor from the Konidela film family. These examples reflect the name’s prominence in Indian popular culture and cinema.

See also Varuna, the mythological deity associated with the name, and the broader category of Indian given names derived from Hindu deities.