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DHARNA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,207th

Most common surname in India

197

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Dharna is a Hindu surname derived from the Sanskrit word “dharna” which means “pledge” or “promise”.
The Dharnas are believed to have originated in the northern region of India, particularly in the Punjab and Haryana states. They are said to have been warriors in the past, and are associated with the Rajputs and the Kshatriyas.

Description:

Dharnas are known for their strong family values and loyalty. They are also known for their hospitality, and for their dedication to their work and their community.
Dharnas usually practice Hinduism, and follow the traditions of their ancestors. They celebrate festivals such as Diwali and Holi with great enthusiasm.
Dharnas can be found in different parts of India and in other countries as well. Variations of the name include Dharni, Dharnai, Dharnay, and Dharniya.

State-wise distribution of people with DHARNA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for DHARNA surname

Tamil Nadu

72

Delhi state distribution for DHARNA surname

Delhi

21

Maharashtra state distribution for DHARNA surname

Maharashtra

18

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DHARNA surname

Andhra Pradesh

13

Bihar state distribution for DHARNA surname

Bihar

1

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DHARNA surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for DHARNA surname

Uttar Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with DHARNA surname

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People with the surname DHARNA 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.

Voters List category for DHARNA surname

100 (79%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for DHARNA surname

27 (21%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The DHARNA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Karnataka Sali, Padmakar communities.

The DHARNA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

DHARNA families belong to the SUTHEESHNA gotra.

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the DHARNA surname with 72 records (56.7%).

The DHARNA surname is written in TELUGU script.

DHARNA is ranked #13207 in India with approximately 197 people bearing this surname.

The DHARNA surname is found across 7 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (56.7%), Delhi (16.5%), Maharashtra (14.2%).

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