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The gotras associated with this surname are angira, dadich, kashyapa, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are banashankari, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Banvari, also spelled Banwari, is mainly found among North Indian communities. The religion associated with BANVARI surname is hinduism. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname are hindi and rajasthani.
Its common among Brahmin communities, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. The name probably comes from "Vanavasi," which means "forest dweller" or "inhabitant of the forest." This suggests a historical link to forests or a renunciant way of life. Over time, "Vanavasi" changed to this surname. The name might also be connected to Lord Krishna, who is also known as Banvari.
The surname Banvari, which is common in India, likely comes from certain linguistic and cultural areas. Hindi is a major language, as its widely used in these areas. Gujarati and Marathi are also possibilities, as this surname is found in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The exact language spoken depends on the familys regional background and history of migration, but these Indo-Aryan languages are statistically more common among those with this surname.
The surname Banwari has several variations, including Banwaree, Banvarie, Banvarri, Bunwari, Bunwaree, Bunvarie, Bunvarri, Banawari, Banawary, Banawarry, Bunawari, Bunawary, and Bunawarry.
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Madhya Pradesh
153

Maharashtra
55

Uttar Pradesh
11

Tamil Nadu
9

Telangana
6

Bihar
3

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
1

Delhi
1

Kerala
1

Lakshadweep
1
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