Varma (name)
Varmā, Varman, Verma, Burman or Barman are names with origins as traditional Hindu honorific titles in India and South-East Asia. In modern times, these surnames have been adopted by several other communities.
Varma is also a Finnish name, with the etymology "confident" or "firm". It has been used both as a male and a female name.
Finnish usage
The word varma means "certain", "sure", "confident". The name is of relatively recent origin, and belongs to the class of names introduced in the early 20th century names with literal meanings in Finnish. Its first official appearance was in the 1909 St. Petersburg Finnish calendar.[1] As of 2009, it has been given to 180 boys and 680 girls. Although officially it is considered a female name,[1] it has been given to a few boys even in the 2000s. Nevertheless, most Varmas have been born in the early 20th century. Varma's name day is 23 August.[1]
Indian traditional usage
The word Varman derives from Varamban as in the Chera king title Vana-varamban, meaning one whose kingdom is bounded by the sky. Its usage can be traced back to the Sangam period.[2]
The title was used historically by Kshatriyas, although Brahmins in parts of Odisha also used it.[3]
Modern usage
Notable people with surname "Varma" or its variants include:
Dev Burman of Tripura
- Sachin Dev Burman, belonged to the Tripura royal family (Indian music composer and singer)
- Rahul Dev Burman, Indian music composer and singer, son of Sachin Dev Burman.
- Nabadwipchandra Dev Burman, from the Tripura royal family; Indian Sitarist and Dhrupad singer
- Bharat Dev Varma, from the Tripura royal family; father of Riya Sen and Raima Sen (actresses)
- Somdev Dev Varman, Indian tennis star
Varma of Travancore
- Raja Ravi Varma, of Kilimanoor Palace, Travancore - Indian painter
- Shreekumar Varma, Indian writer and great grandson of the artist Raja Ravi Varma
- Prince Rama Varma, Musician, a direct descendant of Raja Ravi Varma
- Marthanda Varma, Founder of Travancore
Others
- Aman Verma, Indian actor and T.V. host
- Aneesh Varma, Technologist
- Anupama Verma, Indian Actress
- Deven Verma, Indian actor
- Indira Varma, Indian actress
- Jayen Varma, Bass Guitar Player
- Kalyan Varma, Wild life photographer
- K. C. Verma, RAW Director
- Krant M. L. Verma,Indian poet, writer and verse translator
- J S Verma, Chief Justice of India
- Mahadevi Varma, Indian poet
- Maipady Venkatesh Varma Raja : Raja of Kumbla
- Nirmal Verma, author
- Nirmal Kumar Verma, naval chief
- Ram Gopal Varma, Indian film director
- Samyuktha Varma, Indian actress
- Sunil Kumar Verma, Indian scholar and scientist
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Vilkuna, Kustaa; Huitu, Marketta; Mikkonen, Pirjo. Etunimet. Published in Joka kodin suuri nimikirja, Suuri Suomalainen Kirjakerho, Otava, Keuruu 1990. ISBN 951-643-476-2
- ↑ P. C., Alexander (1949). Buddhism in Kerala. Annamalai University. pp. 52–53.
- ↑ Sah, Ayodhya Prasad (1976). Life in mediæval Orissa, cir. A.D. 600-1200. Chaukhambha Orientalia. p. 123.