Surname · Indian origin
Verma
Meaning
The surname Verma means Armour; a Kshatriya name.
Origin
Indian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Verma
Verma comes from the Sanskrit varman, “armour,” traditionally a warrior-community surname.
What kind of surname is Verma?
Verma is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Indian naming tradition — you can read how Indian surnames were formed on our Indian last names page.
Other Indian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Verma mean?
The surname Verma means Armour; a Kshatriya name. Verma comes from the Sanskrit varman, “armour,” traditionally a warrior-community surname.
Where does the surname Verma come from?
Verma is a surname of Indian origin.
What kind of surname is Verma?
Verma is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Indian surnames?
Other Indian surnames include Banerjee, Das, Gupta, Joshi, Khan, Kumar.