Description:
DNANESHWAR is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Dna’ meaning ‘knowledge’ and ‘Neshwar’ meaning ‘lord’. It is believed to be derived from the name of a Hindu deity, Lord Dhaneshwar. The surname is mainly found in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat in India. It is also found in some parts of Nepal and Bangladesh. The history of the surname dates back to the 15th century when a group of people from the Konkan region of Maharashtra adopted the name to signify their devotion to the deity Dhaneshwar. The culture associated with the surname is mainly Hindu and the customs are similar to those of other Hindu communities. Variations of the surname include Dhaneshwar, Dhaneshwara, Dhaneswar, Dhaneswara, Dhaneswari, and Dhaneswariya.






