Granting boons or bestowing wishes
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Varada', it signifies one who has the power to grant boons or fulfill desires. In Hindu tradition, it is often associated with deities like Ganesha and Vishnu who are seen as benefactors to their devotees.
Less common today
Varad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,707 in 2025.
A form of the deity Ganesha representing the bestower of boons · Hindu Mythology
Indian public policy expert and former government advisor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
