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Varuna vs Nagaraja

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Varuna and Nagaraja?

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