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Varghese/Verghese, Geevarghese and Varkey are Syriac–Malayalam variants of George in India. It is commonly given as first name or last name among the Saint Thomas Christians, an ancient community of Christians in India.

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Varghese as given name

  • Verghese Kurien (1921–2012), Recipient of Padma Vibhushan and known as "Father of the White Revolution"
  • Varghese Mathai, Professor of Mathematics at University of Adelaide.
  • Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, Canonized Christian saint by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
  • Varghese Daniel (1956— ), cricketer
  • Varghese Johnson (1982— ), boxer
  • Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly (1876–1929), Servant of God canonized by the Syro-Malabar Church.
  • Arikkad "Naxal" Varghese (1938–1970), murdered activist

    • Varghese as last name

  • Abraham Verghese (1955– ), Professor of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Recipient of National Humanities Medal
  • John Varghese, 13th Principal of St. Stephen's College
  • B. G. Verghese, Former Information Adviser to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
  • Dhanya Mary Varghese, Indian actress
  • George Varghese, a principal researcher at Microsoft Research
  • N. F. Varghese, Malayalam film actor
  • James Varghese, Principal Secretary of Kerala (IAS 1986).
  • Mary Verghese, Recipient of Padma Shri
  • Paul Varghese, Stand-up comedian
  • Peter Varghese, Australian Diplomat and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Philip Varghese, Distinguished Professor at University of Texas at Austin.
  • Rose Varghese, Vice-Chancellor of National University of Advanced Legal Studies.
  • Samuel Verghese, Former Financial Commissioner and Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir (IAS 1976).
  • Sijoy Varghese, Indian Ad Film Director/Producer, Event Director, Screenwriter and Actor,.

    • Varkey as given name

  • Varkey Vithayathil - Former Cardinal-Priest of S. Bernardo alle Terme

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    Varghese Wikipedia
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