Description:
Chitalekar is a common Indian surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chit' meaning 'gold' and 'alakar' meaning 'descendant of Alakar'. The Chitalekar surname is found mainly in the state of Maharashtra, and also in the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Chitalekar surname is believed to originate from the ancient Chalukya dynasty of Karnataka. The Chitalekar surname is also found in other parts of India, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Chitalekar surname is typically composed of two elements - the first element is usually a diminutive form of the second element, such as Chitalekar, Chitale, Chitalee, etc. The Chitalekar surname is also found with variations such as Chitalekarappa, Chitalekarabbe, Chitalekarambi, Chitalekarapu, etc.
