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CHIRANJIV Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,236th

Most common surname in India

168

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Chiranjiv is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chiranjeevi” which means “immortal”. It is believed to be a title given to a person of great importance in ancient India. The history of the Chiranjiv surname dates back to the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE). It was used as a title for a person of great power, knowledge and wisdom. In the Mahabharata, the Chiranjivi were a group of seven immortals who were believed to be the protectors of the Kuru dynasty. The culture and customs associated with the Chiranjiv surname vary from region to region in India. In some areas, it is believed to be a mark of good fortune, while in others it is seen as a sign of respect. Variations of the Chiranjiv surname include Chiranjeevi, Chiranjivi, Chiranjivu, Chiranjivam, Chiranjivamma, Chiranjivin, Chiranjivy, Chiranjivya, Chiranjivinam and Chiranjivinamma.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIRANJIV surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Maharashtra

59

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Madhya Pradesh

54

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Andhra Pradesh

7

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Tamil Nadu

5

Bihar state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Bihar

3

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Uttar Pradesh

3

Rajasthan state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Rajasthan

1

Telangana state distribution for CHIRANJIV surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIRANJIV surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHIRANJIV appear across 4 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.

Food Distribution Records category for CHIRANJIV surname

116 (87%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHIRANJIV surname

12 (9%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHIRANJIV surname

4 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for CHIRANJIV surname

1 (1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHIRANJIV surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The CHIRANJIV surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHIRANJIV families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHIRANJIV surname with 59 records (44.4%).

The CHIRANJIV surname is written in MARATHI script.

CHIRANJIV is ranked #13236 in India with approximately 168 people bearing this surname.

The CHIRANJIV surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (44.4%), Madhya Pradesh (40.6%), Andhra Pradesh (5.3%).

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