Marathi

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...

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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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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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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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Kulkarni Marathi Marathi

Etymology and OriginKulkarni is a surname of Marathi origin, combining the words kula (family) and karanika (archivist or record keeper). Historically, it designated the village record-keeper or revenue collector in the...

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Mhasalkar Marathi Marathi

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....

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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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Nagarkar Marathi Marathi

Nagarkar is a surname found primarily among Marathi-speaking communities in western India. It is a toponymic name, derived from the town of Nagar (or Nagar) in the state of Maharashtra. The suffix '-kar' in Marathi surna...

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Patil Marathi Marathi

Etymology and OriginPatil is a Marathi surname derived from the title pāṭīl (पाटील) meaning “village chief” or “headman.” The term originates from Old Marathi paṭaila, which in turn comes from Prakrit paṭṭaïlla, ultimate...

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Tamboli Marathi Marathi

Tamboli is a Marathi surname derived from the Sanskrit word ताम्बूल (tāmbūla), meaning "betel leaves." The name was originally occupational, given to individuals who grew or sold betel leaves, which hold significant ritu...

Marathi Surnames