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Nagaraja vs Varuna

NagarajaVaruna
Meaning king of serpents God of the waters
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation nah-gah-RAH-jah vuh-ROO-nah
Syllables 4 3

What does Nagaraja mean?

From Sanskrit नागराज (nagaraja) 'king of snakes', from naga 'snake/serpent' + raja 'king' (also spelled Nagaraj in Tamil/Kannada/Telugu usage). A well-attested compound; the serpent sense is secure.

What does Varuna mean?

In Vedic Hinduism Varuna is the deity of the waters, oceans, rivers and the celestial waters. The name is Sanskrit; later tradition firmly associates him with the sea and all water.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Nagaraja and Varuna?

Nagaraja means king of serpents (sanskrit origin), while Varuna means God of the waters (sanskrit origin).