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BHAVNASHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,220th

Most common surname in India

184

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Bhavnashi is a surname of Indian origin, most commonly found in the western state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word bhavna, meaning “love” or “affection”. It is believed that the surname was first adopted by a Brahmin family in the medieval period. The history of the Bhavnashi surname is closely linked to the Maratha Empire. It is believed that the family was among the first to be granted the title of “Bhavnashi” by the Maratha rulers. The family then went on to become one of the most influential families in the region. The culture and customs of the Bhavnashi family are typical of those found in Maharashtra. They are known for their hospitality and respect for elders. They are also known for their love of music and dance. Variations of the Bhavnashi surname include Bhavnasi, Bhavnase, Bhavnashe and Bhavnash.

State-wise distribution of people with BHAVNASHI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for BHAVNASHI surname

Andhra Pradesh

40

Maharashtra state distribution for BHAVNASHI surname

Maharashtra

4

Tamil Nadu state distribution for BHAVNASHI surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BHAVNASHI surname

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People with the surname BHAVNASHI appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for BHAVNASHI surname

44 (98%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for BHAVNASHI surname

1 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

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