What origin is the name Varahamihir?

Varahamihir comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Varahamihir?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Varahamihir — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Varahamihir?

Varahamihir starts with the syllable “Va” (वा), which traditionally belongs to Rohini nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishabh rashi (Taurus). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Varahamihir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Varahamihir

Varahamihir

Boy

Indian

5 syllables

Varahamihir is an Indian boy's name meaning "An ancient astronomer", Rashi Vrishabh.

Parents who choose Varahamihir pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "An ancient astronomer". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 5 syllables.

Rashi: Vrishabh
Nakshatra: rohini (Va)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 5

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

An ancient astronomer

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Varahamihir

What does Varahamihir mean?

Varahamihir is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "An ancient astronomer".

How popular is Varahamihir?

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Sister names that go with Varahamihir

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Va (वा)
Rashi: Vrishabh (Taurus)
Nakshatra: Rohini, pada 2
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “Va” suit babies born in Rohini nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishabh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.