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Character Name

Varun

Meaning — Derived from Sanskrit, referring to Varuna — the ancient Vedic god of the sky, cosmic waters, and moral law. Varuna was the guardian of rita (cosmic order) and punished those who broke oaths, giving the name connotations of justice and the sea.·Sanskrit origin·Male·VAH-run

Varun Rooted in one of the oldest Vedic deities, Varun carries the weight of cosmic justice and elemental power. Characters with this name often combine a calm, oceanic surface with deep moral conviction — outwardly composed but inwardly unyielding on questions of truth and accountability.

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Varun DhawanVarun SharmaVarun NairVarun PillaiVarun Rao

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