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CHENNARI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,362nd

Most common surname in India

42

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chennari surname is a Hindu surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chenna' meaning 'lord of the moon.' It is most commonly found among the Telugu people of India, though it is also found among other Hindu communities. The origin of the Chennari surname is unknown, though it is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The earliest records of the surname are found in the 16th century, when the Chennari family served as rulers of the area. The Chennari surname is associated with a number of cultural customs, such as the practice of offering prayers to the moon god, Chandra, during the Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse). The Chennari family is also known for its strong military tradition, with many members serving in the Indian Army. Variations of the Chennari surname include Chenna, Chennam, Chennamani, and Chennuri.

State-wise distribution of people with CHENNARI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHENNARI surname

Tamil Nadu

28

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHENNARI surname

Andhra Pradesh

8

Maharashtra state distribution for CHENNARI surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHENNARI surname

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People with the surname CHENNARI 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.

Voters List category for CHENNARI surname

32 (86%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHENNARI surname

5 (14%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHENNARI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Andhra Padmasali, Karnataka Padmasali, Padmasali Sudra, Padmasali Kapu communities.

The CHENNARI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHENNARI families belong to the DHAKSHINAMURTHI gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the CHENNARI surname with 28 records (75.7%).

The CHENNARI surname is written in TELUGU script.

CHENNARI is ranked #13362 in India with approximately 42 people bearing this surname.

The CHENNARI surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (75.7%), Andhra Pradesh (21.6%), Maharashtra (2.7%).

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