Description:
BHANUCHANDRA is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the Gujarati community. It is derived from the Sanskrit words Bhanu, meaning 'sun', and Chandra, meaning 'moon'. The surname is believed to have been used by the descendants of the royal family of the Sun Dynasty, who ruled Gujarat in the 8th century. The surname is also associated with the Rajputs, a warrior caste of India. The Rajputs were known to have used the surname Bhanuchandra, and it is believed to have been derived from the name of a Rajput king, Bhanu Chand. The surname is also found among the Jains and Brahmins of India. It is believed that the Jains adopted the surname from the Rajputs, while the Brahmins may have adopted it from the Sun Dynasty. Variations of the name include Bhanu Chandra, Bhanucandra, Bhanu Chand, Bhanu Chandar, Bhanu Chandran, Bhanu Chandrana, and Bhanu Chandranna.
