Mhasalkar is a surname native to the Indian state of Maharashtra, belonging predominantly to the Marathi-speaking population. It is a toponymic name, derived from the town of Mhasla in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Surnames ending in “kar” are common in Maharashtra and often indicate origin or ancestral connection to a particular village or town. Mhasla is known for its association with the ancient Mhasla fort and is situated near the banks of the Savitri River. The suffix “–kar” in Marathi surnames functions similarly to the English suffix “–er,” meaning “from” or “of.” Thus, Mhasalkar literally means “from Mhasla.”