Description:
Bhimaraya is a surname of the Kshatriya caste, belonging to the Maratha clan, which originated in the state of Maharashtra in India. The surname is derived from the word 'Bhima', which is the name of a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The Bhimaraya surname is believed to have been used by the Maratha rulers of the Bhosale dynasty, who ruled the region from the 16th to the 19th century. The Maratha rulers were of the warrior class and were known for their bravery and military prowess. The Bhimaraya surname is also found among the Lingayat community, which is a Hindu sect that follows the teachings of the 12th century philosopher Basavanna. Variations of the surname include Bhimrao, Bhimraya, Bhimray, Bhimra, Bhimre, Bhimrai, and Bhimrau. The Bhimaraya surname is commonly found among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa.
