Blessing, gift, or choice
In Sanskrit, Vara signifies a boon, blessing, or a choice gift. It is also associated with the Latin word for 'bent' or 'crooked' in a botanical context, though its use as a given name primarily draws from its auspicious Eastern roots.
About 9 girls were named Vara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game Horizon Zero Dawn · Horizon Zero Dawn
A character in the fantasy novel series The Chronicles of Elantra · The Chronicles of Elantra