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GAGANANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,384th

Most common surname in India

20

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

GAGANANI is a Hindu surname found in various parts of India. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word “gagana”, meaning “sky”. The GAGANANIs are believed to be descendants of the Chandravanshi Kshatriyas, a warrior class of ancient India. The GAGANANIs are found mainly in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. They are believed to have originated from the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The culture of the GAGANANIs is centered around the worship of Lord Vishnu and the celebration of festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Janmashtami. They are also known to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama and his victory over Ravana. Variations of the GAGANANI surname include GAGANIA, GAGANEY, GAGANWAL, GAGANVANSHI, and GAGANVANSHIYA.

State-wise distribution of people with GAGANANI surname

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Gujarat state distribution for GAGANANI surname

Gujarat

79

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GAGANANI surname

Madhya Pradesh

21

Maharashtra state distribution for GAGANANI surname

Maharashtra

3

Rajasthan state distribution for GAGANANI surname

Rajasthan

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GAGANANI surname

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People with the surname GAGANANI appear across 3 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 GAGANANI surname

83 (79%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for GAGANANI surname

19 (18%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GAGANANI surname

3 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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