Varmā, Verma, Varman, or Burman are surnames found in India and Southeast Asia. These surnames are commonly used by people of different castes and ethnic groups across the region.[1][2] The surname is used in North India by some of the groups among cluster of castes called Kayasthas.[3] However, in the same region along with Central India, it can also be found among castes like Lodhi rajputs,[4] Prajapats,[5] Kurmis[6] and Koeris.[7]

The surname Burman is commonly used by people from the Burmese community, which is an ethnic group primarily found in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and northeastern India. The Burmese community has a long history and culture that is distinct from that of other communities in the region.[8][9]

Indian traditional usage

According to Ayodhya Prasad Sah, the title was also used by some Brahmins in parts of Odisha, although it is recommended historically for the Kshatriyas.[10]

Notable people

Notable people with the surname "Varma" or its variants include:

Burman

Dev Burman

Varma

Verman

See also: List of monarchs of Cambodia

Verma

References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
  2. ^ Chatterjee, Suhas (1998). Indian Civilization and Culture. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-7533-083-2.
  3. ^ Atal, Y (2012). Sociology: A Study of the Social Sphere. Pearson Education India. p. 242.
  4. ^ "Lodhi politics in Khairagarh, C.G."
  5. ^ "Kumhar (Kusavar) (Hindu traditions) in Nepal Profile". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  6. ^ "The Kurmis: a political history". Indian express. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  7. ^ Bulletin of the Cultural Research Institute. India: Cultural Research Institute West Bengal (India). 2004. p. 26. Recently , they have adopted surnames like Verma , Mehta and Kushwaha . Their subgroups are mostly endogamous . There are five major social divisions or endogamous subgroups among the Koiri of West Bengal.
  8. ^ Than, Tin Maung Maung (2007). State Dominance in Myanmar: The Political Economy of Industrialization. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 978-981-230-371-4.
  9. ^ Bradley, David (1995). Studies in Burmese Languages. Department of Linguistics, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-85883-427-9.
  10. ^ Sah, Ayodhya Prasad (1976). Life in mediæval Orissa, cir. A.D. 600-1200. Chaukhambha Orientalia. p. 123.
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