Varada
Varada (वरद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of boons; the wish-granting one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Varada (वरद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of boons; the wish-granting one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Varada (वरद, IAST: Varada) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of boons; the wish-granting one”. From vara (boon, gift) and the root dā (to give), Varada declares Viṣṇu as the supreme giver who fulfils the deepest aspirations of His devotees with infinite compassion.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit root dā carries the senses of giving, bestowing, and granting; paired with vara (the most excellent boon or wish), it forms a name of elegant simplicity that resonates across all of Hindu devotion. Viṣṇu as Varada is depicted with His right hand in the varadamudrā, the gesture of gift-giving that visually embodies this very name. The name appears widely across Purāṇic literature and is one of the most beloved epithets shared by Viṣṇu, Śiva, and the Devī.
Varada is a classical given name in wide use throughout South and North India, often combined as Varadārāja or Varadaviṣṇu; it is also a divine title of Viṣṇu enshrined at Kāñcīpuram as Varadarāja. Pronounced vah-rah-DAH.
Scriptural source
Varada appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Varada aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Varada — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bestower of boons; the wish-granting one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Varada mean?
Varada is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bestower of boons; the wish-granting one”.
Is Varada a boy or girl name?
Varada is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Varada?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Varada aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Varada?
The Chaldean name number of Varada is 6.
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