Verma
Verma (वर्मा) Varma (वर्मा) is surname of Jats, though other communities also use this surname. The title was used historically by Kshatriyas.
Origin
- Varma (वर्म) in Sanskrit means an armour used for protection by the warriors.
- The word Varman derives from Varamban as in the Chera king title Vana-varamban, meaning one whose kingdom is bounded by the sky. [1]
Mention by Panini
Varma (वर्म) is mentioned by Panini in Ashtadhyayi. [2]
History
Distribution
Villages in Delhi
Notable persons
- Bandhu Varma
- Beni Singh Varma
- Bhim Varma
- Chitra Varma
- Dr C L Varma
- Ghasi Ram Varma
- Hiranya Varma
- Naravarman
- Singhavarma
- Vishvavarman
- Late P L Varma, HCS -
- Sanjiv Varma, HCS -
External links
References
- ↑ P. C., Alexander (1949). Buddhism in Kerala. Annamalai University. pp. 52–53.
- ↑ V. S. Agrawala: India as Known to Panini, 1953, p.246
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