Description:
CHANKANAUAR is a Sri Lankan surname. The origin of the surname is obscure, but it may be derived from the Tamil word 'chankan' meaning 'pot' or 'pan'. The history of the surname is unknown, but it is likely that it is a relatively recent development. The culture and customs of the CHANKANAUARs are largely similar to those of the Sri Lankan Tamil community. There are a number of variations of the CHANKANAUAR surname, including CHANKANAUARAN, CHANKANAYAR, CHANKANAYARAN, CHANKANAURA, CHANKANAYARA, CHANKANAYARAN, and CHANKANAYARAN.