Origin and History of CHANDIKA

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are chandravaja, dadhich, kashyap, mahalaya and raghu. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are chandika mata of chalisgaon, kali, kalika devi, maa kalika devi and tulja bhavani.

Description:

It appears particularly among some Brahmin communities, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The religion associated with CHANDIKA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are hindi, bengali and tamil.
This surname is also present among other Hindu communities in these areas. The name probably comes from the goddess Chandika, a powerful form of Durga, which indicates that ancestors likely revered this deity.

The surname Chandika, common among people of Indian descent, is linked to several languages. The specific language background varies with a familys regional roots. However, Hindi, spoken across northern India, and regional languages like Marathi, mainly spoken in Maharashtra, are commonly associated with this surname. English is also frequently used, especially in cities and among those living abroad, due to migration patterns. Other possible languages include Gujarati, Punjabi, or Bengali, though these are less commonly linked to this surname without more regional details.

Here are the variations of this surname: Chandikaa, Chandica, Chandhika.