What kind of name is Varma?

Indian (north-central India) : Hindu name, from Sanskritvarman ‘armor’, ‘protection’. Although it was once associated exclusively with the Kshatriya class, it has now been adopted by many non-Kshatriya communities.

What caste is Varma?

Verma (वर्मा) Varma (वर्मा) is surname of Jats, though other communities also use this surname. The title was used historically by Kshatriyas.

What nationality is the last name Verma?

Last name: Verma Recorded as Vermier, Vermiere, Vermeer, Vermer and possibly Verma, this is usually a Flemish or Dutch surname. If so it is topographical and describes either a person who lived by a “maas” or river, or one who lived by a “mere”, a pool or pond.

Is Verma a Pandit?

Generally people who are verma doesn’t want to be designated as lower caste have answered this question stating Verma is Kshatriya Upper Caste and whatsoever. But in reality if you check almost 99.9% will have SC certificate and are surviving on breadcrumbs of reservation.

Is Varma a Kshatriya?

Indian (north-central India): Hindu name, from Sanskrit varman ‘armor’, ‘protection’. Although it was once associated exclusively with the Kshatriya class, it has now been adopted by many non-Kshatriya communities.

Is Varma a Brahmin name?

According to Ayodhya Prasad Sah, the title was also used by some Brahmins in parts of Odisha, although it is recommended historically for the Kshatriyas.

Is Nair and Pillai same?

This has resulted in the title being rather common rather than only among the highest echelons of Nair society in modern Kerala. The title of Pillai was then on granted to an individual for life upon payment of a fee known as “Adiyara” whose successors including women would be by courtesy titled Pillais.

Who can Kshatriya marry?

They were allowed to marry a woman of all Varnas with mutual consent. Although a Kshatriya or a Brahmin woman would be the first choice, Shudra women were not barred from marrying a Kshatriya.