Female Name
Varya
ˈva.rʲə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Writing Systems
ВаряRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
youthful100%
wholesome65%
refined65%
strange100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Varya is a diminutive form of the name Varvara, which is of Greek origin meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. It is commonly used in Russian-speaking countries as a familiar or affectionate form of the name. Additionally, Varya can refer to the Warya, a Muslim Rajput community in India and Pakistan, and to a rakshasa (spirit) in Indian mythology.
Etymology
Original Form:
Varvara
Evolution:
The name Varya evolved as a diminutive form of Varvara, which itself originates from the Greek word 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'.
Source:
Greek