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CHHAGANJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,084th

Most common surname in India

320

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

CHHAGANJI is a surname of Indian origin, primarily found among the Hindu communities of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chhagan” meaning “good fortune”. The Chhaganji surname is believed to have originated from the ancient kingdom of Chhagan, which was located in present-day Gujarat. The kingdom was ruled by the Chhaganji dynasty, which is believed to have existed from the 8th century to the 12th century. The Chhaganji surname is associated with the Kshatriya caste, which is the second-highest caste in the Hindu Varna system. The Chhaganji dynasty was known for their military prowess and their skill in horsemanship. The Chhaganji surname has several variations, including Chhagan, Chhagani, Chhaganiya, Chhaganj, Chhaganiwala, Chhaganiwade, Chhagania, and Chhaganjiya. The Chhaganji surname is found among the Hindu communities of Gujarat and Rajasthan, as well as among the Sindhi and Gujarati diaspora communities around the world.

State-wise distribution of people with CHHAGANJI surname

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Gujarat state distribution for CHHAGANJI surname

Gujarat

149

Maharashtra state distribution for CHHAGANJI surname

Maharashtra

2

Category-wise distribution of people with CHHAGANJI surname

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People with the surname CHHAGANJI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHHAGANJI surname

146 (97%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHHAGANJI surname

5 (3%)

Voters List

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