Description:
The surname Authechatha is derived from the Tamil word 'autha' meaning 'bright' and 'chathi' meaning 'name.' The name may be derived from the fact that the person is bright or luminescent. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the fact that the person is from the town of Autha in southern India. The name may also be derived from the Hindu god Vishnu, who is often depicted with a discus in his hand. The name may also be derived from the Tamil word 'aathi' meaning 'friend.' The name may be pronounced 'auth-eh-tha.'
