Varma (surname)

Varmā, Verma, Varman, or Burman are surnames found in India and South-East Asia.

Indian traditional usage

According to Ayodhya Prasad Sah, the title was also used by some Brahmins in parts of Odisha, although it is recommended historically for the Kshatriyas.[1]

In Kerala, Varma was the surname used by members of the Travancore Royal Family and Cochin Royal Family and other royal families.

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.[2] As of 2009, it has been given to 180 boys and 680 girls. Although officially it is considered a female name,[2] 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.[2]

Notable people

Notable people with surname "Varma" or its variants include:

Dev Burman

Varma

Varman

  • Varman dynasty (4–7 c.), a dynasty of Kamarupa, including a list of rulers
  • Suryavarman II, Great King of the Khmer Empire and builder of Angkor Wat


Verma

References

  1. ↑ Sah, Ayodhya Prasad (1976). Life in mediæval Orissa, cir. A.D. 600-1200. Chaukhambha Orientalia. p. 123.
  2. 1 2 3 Vilkuna, Kustaa; Huitu, Marketta; Mikkonen, Pirjo. Etunimet. Published in Joka kodin suuri nimikirja, Suuri Suomalainen Kirjakerho, Otava, Keuruu 1990. ISBN 951-643-476-2
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