Description:
Deshma is a surname found in India. Deshma is a Sanskrit word meaning 'to purify.' The surname may be derived from the Hindu god Shiva, who is often depicted as wearing a cloak of Deshma. The surname may also be derived from the Sanskrit word deshman, meaning 'a man of the Deshastha caste.' The Deshastha caste is a Hindu caste that primarily consists of priests and scholars. The surname may also be derived from the Hindi word desh, meaning 'a place.'
