Hindi

Bachchan (Hindi: बच्चन) is an Indian surname derived from the Hindi word बच्चा (bachchā), meaning "child", which itself originates from Persian. The surname was famously adopted by the renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai S...

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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...

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Chaudhri Hindi Hindi

Chaudhri is a surname originating from Hindi, serving as an alternate transcription of चौधरी (see Chaudhary). Etymology The name traces back to Chaudhary, a title derived from Sanskrit चतुर् (catur) meaning "four" and धु...

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Choudhary Hindi Marathi Hindi Marathi

Choudhary is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi surname चौधरी, typically Romanized as Chaudhary or Choudhary. This prestigious title originates from the Sanskrit words čatus (meaning "four") and dhurīya ("be...

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Das Bengali Punjabi +3 Bengali Punjabi Hindi Marathi Odia

Das is a surname primarily found across the Indian subcontinent. Its usage spans Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking communities. The name originates from the Sanskrit word dāsa, meaning "servant" or "dev...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Mishra Hindi Marathi Hindi Marathi

Mishra is a surname commonly found among Brahmin communities in India and Nepal. Derived from the Sanskrit word miśra (मिश्र), it means "mixed," "mingled," or "honorable." The name likely originated as an epithet for lea...

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Misra Hindi Hindi

Misra is an alternate transcription of the Hindi surname मिश्र, which is more commonly romanized as Mishra. The name derives from the Sanskrit word meaning "mixed, mingled, honourable," and is used primarily in India, wh...

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Narang Hindi Hindi

Narang is a surname of Punjabi origin, most commonly found among individuals of Indian and Pakistani descent. The name is primarily associated with the Punjabi community and is thought to be derived from a town in presen...

Hindi Surnames