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Varman (surname)

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Varman
Origin
Region of originIndia

Varman or its variants, Varma, Verma, Burman or Barman, are surnames that are used in India and southeast Asia.[1]

Etymology

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According to Radhakanta Deb, the surname is derived from the Sanskrit word for "shield, defensive armour".[2][page needed]

Notable individuals

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  • R. Verman (1947–2019), Indian art director
  • Ravi Varman, Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer
  • Sankara Varman, Indian astronomer-mathematician
  • Kritavarma, also called Kritavarman or Kŗtavarmā, Mahabharata character

Rulers

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India

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Outside India

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References

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  1. ^ Dasa, Syamasundara. Hindi sabdasagara. Nagari Pracarini Sabha. p. 4387.
  2. ^ Deb, Raja Radhakanda (2006). Shabdakalpa druma. Nag publishers.