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Varnika
वर्णिकाSay it VUR-ni-kaa
- Meaning today
- Colour, pen, radiant
- Original meaning
- "a painter's brush or pen; fine gold, purity of gold" Monier-Williams, p. 925
- Say it
- VUR-ni-kaa
- Written
- वर्णिका
- Other spellings
- Varnikaa
Varnika
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Varnika meaning
Varnika (वर्णिका) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
A painter's brush or pen; fine gold, purity of gold
Also used to mean: colour, radiant
Varnika (वर्णिका) is Sanskrit varṇikā, from varṇa, "colour". Monier-Williams gives it as a pencil or brush for painting or writing, fine gold or the purity of gold, a fragrant ointment and an actor's mask or costume. Name lists explain Varnika as "colour" or "pen", which fit the dictionary, and some add "radiant", a looser modern reading. The name suits families who like its link to colour, writing and art.
Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 925 · entry varṇikā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Monier-Williams, varṇikā, p. 925
Fits your syllable
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
Varnika · Varnikaa