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Varun
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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