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CHELAYAMMA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,315^th

Most common surname in India

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The origin of the name Chelayamma is unclear but it is believed to be of Indian origin.
The name Chelayamma is believed to have been used in India since at least the 18th century. It is also believed to have been used by some communities in Sri Lanka.

Description:

The name Chelayamma is often associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
In some areas, the name Chelayamma is used as a title of respect for an elderly woman.
The name Chelayamma can also be spelled as Chilayamma, Chilayammal, Chilayamma, Chilayammaal, or Chilayammaalu.

State-wise distribution of people with CHELAYAMMA surname

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Andhra Pradesh

Category-wise distribution of people with CHELAYAMMA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHELAYAMMA 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.

13 (59%)

Food Distribution Records

9 (41%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records