History:
Chandagiri is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Chanda' meaning 'moon' and 'giri' meaning 'mountain'.
The Chandagiri surname is believed to have originated from the Chandragiri Fort in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The fort was built in the 11th century by the Chola dynasty and was later occupied by the Vijayanagara Empire. The Chandragiri dynasty was founded by Yachama Naidu, a vassal of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. The dynasty was later defeated by the Mughal Empire in 1646.
Description:
The Chandagiri surname is associated with the Telugu-speaking community of Andhra Pradesh. People with this surname are believed to be descended from the Chandragiri dynasty and are considered to be of high social status.
People with the Chandagiri surname are known to follow traditional customs and practices. They are known to be highly religious and follow the Hindu faith. They also adhere to the caste system and observe various rituals and ceremonies related to the Hindu faith.
The Chandagiri surname is also known to have various variations, such as Chandaragi, Chandarigiri, Chandarigir, Chanderagiri, Chandragiri, Chandregiri and Chandregir.
