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Varad

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAH-rud /ˈvɑː.rəd/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit varada, 'granter of boons; one who bestows blessings' — an epithet of several Hindu deities. A meaningful traditional Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A blessing-bright name: Varad means 'granter of boons' in Sanskrit (said 'VAH-rud'). Warm and auspicious.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit varada, 'granter of boons; one who bestows blessings' — an epithet of several Hindu deities. A meaningful traditional Indian name.
U.S. rank (2025)#6776 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Varad derives from Sanskrit varada, 'granter of boons; bestower of blessings,' a title of several Hindu gods. It reads as a warm, meaningful traditional name across India (said 'VAH-rud').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, auspicious, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Varad comes from Sanskrit varada, 'granter of boons' — an epithet of Hindu deities who bestow blessings, making it a gently auspicious name (said 'VAH-rud').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Varad — Sanskrit varada 'granter of boons'

Variations

VaradaVared

Nicknames

Varu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Varad mean?

Varad is a Sanskrit name meaning 'granter of boons; bestower of blessings' — an epithet of Hindu deities.

How do you pronounce Varad?

It's said VAH-rud /ˈvɑː.rəd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Varad a boy or girl name?

Varad is a boy's name.

How popular is Varad?

Varad is a rare name in the U.S.

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