Gujarati Surnames

Gujarati names are used in western India (in the state of Gujarat). See also about Indian names.

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Chaudhari Gujarati Marathi Gujarati Marathi

Chaudhari is alternate transcription of Marathi चौधरी or Gujarati ચૌધરી (see Chaudhary). It is derived from a title meaning “holder of four,” from Sanskrit चतुर् (catur, “four”) and धुरीय (dhurīya, “bearing a burden”), t...

Chaudhary Nepali Punjabi +3 Nepali Punjabi Gujarati Hindi Marathi

Chaudhary is a title and surname of honor, predominantly used in India, Nepal, and Pakistan, particularly among communities speaking Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. The name stems from the Sanskrit term ča...

Gadhavi Gujarati Gujarati

Gadhavi (Gujarati: ગઢવી) is a surname associated with the Charan caste of Gujarat, India. The word stems from the term gadhvi or gadhavi, which means "of the fort" in Gujarati, reflecting the role of Gadhavis as guardian...

Gandhi Gujarati Hindi Gujarati Hindi

Gandhi is an Indian surname of Gujarati and Hindi usage. It derives from the Sanskrit word gāndhika (गान्धिक), meaning "perfumier" or "perfume seller". This occupational surname traces its root to gandha (gandha), meanin...

Gupta Bengali Punjabi +4 Bengali Punjabi Gujarati Hindi Marathi +1

Gupta is a common surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word goptṛ (गोप्तृ), which means "guardian," "protector," or "protected." The name is prevalent among various communities across India, particularly i...

Jain Gujarati Hindi +1 Gujarati Hindi Marathi

Jain is a surname found in several Indian communities, primarily among Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speakers. It referred to a person who followed the principles of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non...

Joshi Nepali Gujarati +2 Nepali Gujarati Hindi Marathi

Joshi is a surname primarily used by the Brahmin community in India and Nepal. Derived from the Sanskrit word ज्योतिश (jyotiśa) meaning "astronomer", it reflects the traditional occupation of the Brahmins as keepers of k...

Patel Gujarati Gujarati

Etymology and MeaningPatel is a Gujarati surname derived from the word pat meaning "landowner". Historically, the title referred to village chiefs or headmen who held authority over land and revenue during medieval times...