Indian surname
Armor/shield
Clan or community name
Verma (also Varma) is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit 'varman', meaning 'armor' or 'shield'. It was traditionally used by members of the Kshatriya (warrior) caste and by some Brahmin communities. The name implies protection and martial readiness.
It is common in northern and central India. The surname remains frequent and preserves an ancient Sanskrit title of honor.
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Armor/shield. From Sanskrit "varman" (armor), historically a title associated with Kshatriya (warrior-class) lineage.
Verma is a Indian-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.
Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.
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