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CHAGANJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,221st

Most common surname in India

183

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Chaggani is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chaggani”, which means “lord of the mountains”. The Chaggani surname is most commonly found among members of the Parsi community, a Zoroastrian sect that originated in the Middle East and migrated to India in the 8th century. The Chaggani surname is believed to have originated in Gujarat, India, and was adopted by Parsi families who migrated to the region. The surname is also found among some Parsi families in Pakistan and other countries. The Chaggani surname may have variations in spelling, such as Chagani, Chagani, Chaggaonkar, Chaggany, Chaggas, Chaggar, Chaggi, Chaggy, Chaggyani, Chaggonkar, Chaggonkar, Chaggoonkar, Chaggyani, Chaggyani, Chaggi, Chaggy, Chaggyani, Chaggonkar, Chaggonkar, Chaggoonkar, Chaggyani, and Chaggi. The culture and customs associated with the Chaggani surname are largely similar to those of other Parsi families. These customs include the celebration of festivals such as Navroz, the Parsi New Year, and the observance of religious ceremonies such as the initiation of young Parsis into the Zoroastrian faith. In addition to the Parsi community, the Chaggani surname is also found among some Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh families.

State-wise distribution of people with CHAGANJI surname

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Gujarat state distribution for CHAGANJI surname

Gujarat

82

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHAGANJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with CHAGANJI surname

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People with the surname CHAGANJI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHAGANJI surname

82 (98%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHAGANJI surname

2 (2%)

Food Distribution Records

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