Description:
CHENGALASHETTY is a surname originating from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The surname is derived from the Tamil word 'Chengalasai' which means 'son of Chengalasai'. The Chengalasai were a Tamil dynasty who ruled the state of Thanjavur from the 12th century to the 16th century. The Chengalasai were originally from the kingdom of Kalinga in present-day Orissa. The surname may also be derived from the Tamil word 'Chengal' which means 'a small drum'.






