Varya
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Varya
Varya is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vasiliy (Vasily), derived from the Greek name Basilius, which comes from the root "basileus" meaning "king." The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Russia and among Orthodox Christian communities throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet states.
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Etymology
Varya is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vasiliy (Vasily), derived from the Greek name Basilius, which comes from the root "basileus" meaning "king." The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Russia and among Orthodox Christian communities throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet states.
Varya currently ranks #18,276 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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