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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)
Indian names are based on a variety of systems and naming conventions, which vary from region to region. 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 ...
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]
The law does not allow one to create any surname that is duplicated with any existing surnames. [16] Under Thai law, only one family can create any given surname: any two people of the same surname must be related, and it is very rare for two people to share the same full name. In one sample of 45,665 names, 81% of family names were unique. [17]
Gupta ( / ˈɡuːptə /) is a common surname or last name of Indian origin. It is based on the Sanskrit word गोप्तृ goptṛ, which means 'guardian' or 'protector'. [ 1] According to historian R. C. Majumdar, the surname Gupta was adopted by several different communities in northern and eastern India at different times.
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 ...
Kumar. Kumar ( pronunciation ⓘ; Sanskrit: कुमार kumārá) is a title, given name, middle name, or a family name found in the Indian subcontinent, mainly in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, though not specific to any religion, ethnicity, or caste.