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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)
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 ...
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 ...
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.
This practice of placing family name first is also seen in Chinese, Japanese and Hungarians. [37] Thus "Family name (surname), Given name" format is contrasted from North India where family name typically appears last or other parts of South India where family names are little used. This might cause confusion to varying degree within India and ...