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Varsha

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Pronounced VAR-shah /ˈvɑːr.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit varsha, 'rain; the monsoon; the rainy season' — a life-giving, refreshing nature name held with warmth in India.Low

In 30 seconds: A refreshing Sanskrit name: Varsha means 'rain; the monsoon' (said 'VAR-shah'). Life-giving and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit varsha, 'rain; the monsoon; the rainy season' — a life-giving, refreshing nature name held with warmth in India.
U.S. rank (2023)#7218 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 932

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419682023

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

Varsha comes from the Sanskrit varsha, 'rain; the monsoon,' a beloved nature name in India tied to renewal and plenty. It reads refreshing and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'VAR-shah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, refreshing, and warm.

Did you know? Varsha is Sanskrit for 'rain; the monsoon; the rainy season' — a life-giving nature name, since the monsoon brings renewal and abundance across India (said 'VAR-shah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Varsha — Sanskrit 'rain; the monsoon'

Variations

VarshaaWarshaVarshita

Nicknames

VarshuSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Varsha mean?

Varsha is Sanskrit for 'rain; the monsoon; the rainy season.'

How do you pronounce Varsha?

It's said VAR-shah /ˈvɑːr.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Varsha a boy or girl name?

Varsha is a girl's name.

How popular is Varsha?

Varsha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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