Varad

Varad meaning

Varad (वरद) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Granting wishes or boons, answering prayers; a benefactor

Also used to mean: one who grants boons, Lord Ganesha

Varad (वरद) is the Sanskrit varada, made from vara, "a boon, a wish", and -da, "giving". Monier-Williams gives it as granting wishes or boons and ready to fulfil requests or answer prayers, said of gods and of people, and as a noun a benefactor. In Hindu images the varada-mudrā is the open, downward-facing palm of a deity bestowing blessings. In Maharashtra the name is linked with Ganesha through Varadvinayak of Mahad, one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples, so name lists often give it as "one who grants boons" or "Lord Ganesha". It is used by Marathi families.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 922 · entry vara-da · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, vara-da, p. 922 · Wikipedia, Varadvinayak

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First sound व

Rohini nakshatra, pada 2 · Vrishabh rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is वा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Varad · Varadh

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