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Pages in category "Surnames of Hindu origin" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 284 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Kashmiri-language surnames (44 P) Khatri surnames (82 P) Konkani-language surnames (11 P) Kulin Brahmin surnames (5 P)
Patel. Patel is an Indian surname or title, predominantly found in the state of Gujarat, representing the community of land-owning farmers and later (with the British East India Company) businessmen, agriculturalists and merchants. Traditionally the title is a status name referring to the village chieftains during medieval times, and was later ...
In Indian culture, names hold profound significance and play a crucial role in an individual's life. The importance of names is deeply rooted in the country's diverse and ancient cultural heritage. Names are also influenced by religion and caste and may come from epics. In Hindu culture, names are often chosen based on astrological and ...
Singh (IPA: / ˈ s ɪ ŋ / SING) is a title, middle name, or surname that means "lion" in various South Asian and Southeast Asian communities. Traditionally used by the Hindu Kshatriya community, [1] it was later mandated in the late 17th century by Guru Gobind Singh (born Gobind Das) for all male Sikhs as well, in part as a rejection of caste-based prejudice [2] and to emulate Rajput naming ...
Panicker - The surname is associated with Nairs, Ezhavas, Thiyyas and Christian families. Mannadiyar - Aristocratic surnames of Kiriyathil Nairs in Palakkad district. Kartha - Nairs associated with aristocracy. Zamorin [ 7] - Malabar Nair dynasty title. Swaroopam - Royal title of Kerala.
Reddy / Reddi is a surname that has independent origins in both India and Ireland. This article refers solely to the Indian surname. In India it is predominantly used by members of the Telugu speaking Reddy caste. It is also used as a surname by members of the Reddi Lingayat [ 1] and Reddy Vokkaliga [ 2][ 3][ 4] communities of Karnataka.
Mehta. Mehta is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word mahita meaning 'great' or 'praised'. It is found among several Indian religious groups, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including Khatris, Rajputs, Brahmins and Banias. [ 1]