Description:
DANKANACHARY is a Brahmin surname. The origins of the name are not known, but it is likely that it is derived from the Sanskrit words 'dhan' meaning 'wealth' and 'acharyya' meaning 'scholar'. The name may also be derived from the Tamil word 'dankan' meaning 'a jeweler'. The name has been found in India and Sri Lanka. The Brahmin Dankanachary is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan history. The name is also found in other parts of the world, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The variant spellings include Dankanachary, Dankanacharye, Dankanacharyeha, Dankanacharyya, Dankanacharye.
