Varghese, Varughese, Verghese, Geevarghese, Varughis, and Varkey are Syriac–

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variants of the Assyrian Syriac/Aramaic Christian name Giwargis/Gewargis/Givargis (George) in

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. The pronunciation from Syriac/Aramaic was naturally adapted to fit the vowels of the local dialect. It is given as first name or last name among the Syrian Christians (an ancient community of Christians in India) and Latin Catholics of Malabar. Many names of this community are a combination of Hebrew and Aramaic names that have been adapted into the local dialect.

People named Varghese

Varghese as given name

Verghese Kurien Verghese Kurien (26 November 1921 - 9 September 2012), known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India, was a social entrepreneur whose "billion-litre idea", Operation Flood, made dairy farming India's largest self-sustaining industry an ...

(1921–2012), recipient of Padma Vibhushan and known as "Father of the White Revolution" *

Varghese Mathai Mathai Varghese is a mathematician at the University of Adelaide. His first most influential contribution is the Mathai–Quillen formalism, which he formulated together with Daniel Quillen, and which has since found applications in index theory ...

, professor of mathematics at

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* Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, canonized Christian saint by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church * Varghese Daniel (born 1956), cricketer *

Varghese Johnson Varghese Johnson (born April 28, 1982) is an amateur boxer from India who repeatedly medaled in the Super Heavyweight (+ 91 kg) division. Career In Melbourne at the Commonwealth Games 2006 he won Bronze, losing to David Price, who arose f ...

(born 1982), boxer * Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly (1876–1929),

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canonized by the Syro-Malabar Church *

Arikkad Varghese Arikkad Varghese ( ml, അരിക്കാട് വർഗീസ്, 14 June 1938 - 18 February 1970), popularly known as Saghavu Varghese (സഖാവ് വർഗീസ്), was an Indian CPIML leader, who fought mainly to protect the Adiv ...

(1938–1970), murdered activist * Varghese Thekkevallyara, author of "The Postcolonial Other: Insights into the Colonial Underpinnings of Mandatory Clerical Celibacy among the St. Thomas Christians of India" and other articles.

Varghese as last name

* Abraham Verghese (born 1955), professor of medicine at

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and recipient of

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B. G. Verghese Boobli George Verghese (21 June 1927 – 30 December 2014) was a senior Indian journalist. He was editor of leading newspapers the ''Hindustan Times'' (1969–75) and ''The Indian Express'' (1982–86). In 1975, he received the Ramon Magsay ...

(1927-2014), Indian information adviser to Prime Minister

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* Sunny Varkey, education entrepreneur and education philanthropist *

Dhanya Mary Varghese Dhanya Mary Varghese is an Indian actress known for her work in the Malayalam cinema and television. She has appeared in over 20 films, the majority of which were in Malayalam. Aside from movies, she has appeared in a number of television show ...

n actress *

Sugith Varughese Sugith Varughese (born 25 April 1957) is an Indian-born Canadian writer, director and actor. Background Born in Cochin, Kerala, India into a Syriac Saint Thomas Christian family ("Varughese," also sometimes spelled "Varghese" and "Verghese" an ...

n-Canadian actor * George Varghese, a principal researcher at

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Abi Varghese Abi Varghese is an Indian-American writer-director-producer who most recently directed season 2 of Eros Now's '' Metro Park''. He is best known for his Netflix series ''Brown Nation.'' He is also the co-director of ''Akkara Kazhchakal'' a Mal ...

, Indian-American writer-director-produce * Serena Varghese, American voice actress *

N. F. Varghese Nadakkaparambil Francis Varghese (6 January 1950 – 19 June 2002) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain r ...

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actor *

Antony Varghese Antony Varghese, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2017 through the film ''Angamaly Diaries''. Personal life Antony Varghese was born in Angamaly, Kerala to Varghese and Alphonsa on 11 October 1989. He d ...

actor *

Balu Varghese Balu Varghese is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child actor in Chanthupottu (2005). Early life and Career Balu Varghese was born in Kochi . He is the son of E. ...

actor *

Honey Rose } Honey Rose Varghese is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Malayalam films. She has also appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the 2005 Malayalam film ''Boyy Friennd''. Her breakthrough role came ...

actress *

Mary Verghese Mary Puthisseril Verghese (1925–1986) was a physician in India who was among the earliest pioneers of Physical medicine and rehabilitation in the country. Mary Verghese was instilled in a home where love and respect were two main factors in t ...

, Recipient of

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T.M. Varghese Thandaaneth Mathai Varghese (1886–1961) was an India freedom fighter, lawyer, statesman, former minister and politician from Kerala. He was born in a Mar Thoma Syrian Christian family and the eldest son of Thandaaneth Mathai at Pallicka ...

, Indian Freedom-fighter and Lawyer *

Paul Varghese Paul Varghese (born January 4, 1977 in Dallas, Texas) is an American comedian and actor of Indian descent who appeared on the hit reality show ''Last Comic Standing 2'', where he made it to the semi-finals. He taped his first full set for nationa ...

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* Peter Varghese, Australian diplomat and

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of the

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Sijoy Varghese Sijoy Varghese (born 6 March 1971) is an Indian actor and advertising filmmaker. He has been involved in advertising and cinema for 20 years. As an actor he has portrayed characters in Malayalam films including: Bangalore Days, Avatharam, Jam ...

, Indian ad film director/producer, event director,

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and

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Varkey Vithayathil Varkey Vithayathil (29 May 19271 April 2011) was an Indian cardinal, served as Head and Father of Syro Malabar Church and Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly. He was also a religious priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Ea ...

, former cardinal-priest of S. Bernardo alle Terme *Dr Lin varghese, BHMS, MBBS, MDRD, famous radiologist. * Fr. Baby Varghese, author and professor of Syriac studies, liturgy, and sacramental theology at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam

Varughese as last name

Notable people with the surname Varughese: *

(born 1958), Indian-born Canadian writer, director, and actor *Sunil Varughese(born 1968),Indian -born branding consultant, was Chief Brand & Sustainability Officer of XLRI.

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People named Varghese

Varghese as given name

Varghese as last name

Varughese as last name

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