Varghese
Varghese/Varughese/Verghese, Geevarghese and Varkey are Syriac–Malayalam variants of George in India. It is given as first name or last name among the Syrian Christians / Saint Thomas Christians, an ancient community of Christians in India.[1][2]
People named Varghese
Varghese as given name
- Verghese Kurien (1921–2012), Recipient of Padma Vibhushan and known as "Father of the White Revolution"
- Varghese Mathai, Professor of Mathematics at University of Adelaide.
- Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, Canonized Christian saint by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
- Varghese Daniel (1956— ), cricketer
- Varghese Johnson (1982— ), boxer
- Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly (1876–1929), Venerable canonized by the Syro-Malabar Church.
- Arikkad "Naxal" Varghese (1938–1970), murdered activist
Varghese as last name
- Abraham Verghese (1955– ), Professor of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Recipient of National Humanities Medal
- B. G. Verghese, Former Information Adviser to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi[3]
- Dhanya Mary Varghese, Indian actress
- George Varghese, a principal researcher at Microsoft Research
- N. F. Varghese, Malayalam film actor
- Mary Verghese, Recipient of Padma Shri
- Paul Varghese, Stand-up comedian
- Peter Varghese, Australian Diplomat and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade[4]
- Sijoy Varghese, Indian Ad Film Director/Producer, Event Director, Screenwriter and Actor,.[5]
Varkey as given name
- Varkey Vithayathil - Former Cardinal-Priest of S. Bernardo alle Terme
See also
References
- ↑ The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 5 by Erwin Fahlbusch. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing - 2008. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-8028-2417-2.
- ↑ The Jews of India: A Story of Three Communities by Orpa Slapak. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. 2003. p. 27. ISBN 965-278-179-7.
- ↑ BG Verghese Writings and Commentaries - Outlook magazine excerpt on the 1966 rupee devaluation rollercoaster, from B G Verghese's memoirs, First Draft: The Making of Modern In...
- ↑ "Mr Peter N Varghese AO - Biographical details". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Commonwealth of Australia. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ↑ "Joshiy sir found a commanding power in my body language: Sijoy Varghese". The Times of India. 3 August 2014.
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