Description:
CHHABHAIYA is a surname of Gujarati origin. It is derived from the words 'Chhabh' meaning 'a small river' and 'aiya' meaning 'lord'. The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 11th century. The Chhabhaiya surname is associated with the Kshatriya caste, the second highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. The surname is found in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra in India. The culture and customs associated with the Chhabhaiya surname are similar to those of other Gujarati communities. They celebrate all the major Hindu festivals, such as Diwali, Holi and Navratri, and observe the rituals associated with them. The variations of the Chhabhaiya surname include Chhabhia, Chhabhaya, Chhabhayya, Chhabhya, Chhabhia, Chhabhaviya, Chhabhviya, Chhabhvi, Chhabhaya, Chhabhavi and Chhabhavia.
