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GANDHARVA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,245th

Most common surname in India

159

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Gandharva: This surname, linked to mythical beings in Hindu stories, suggests a rich history of movement and settling down. People with this surname might have moved for better jobs or to escape trouble, slowly building new lives and passing the name down. The name itself might have changed slightly in different places, showing how people blended into new areas.

Description:

Its more of a descriptive word, referring to a type of creature in Hindu texts. It might be a newer surname, chosen because of the mythological connection, or simply a personal preference. So, connecting this surname to a specific community is tough.

The Gandharva surname has some cool variations! Gandharvan is a simple change, maybe showing a family link. Gandharvis a neat feminine version. And Gandharva-Sharma is less common, but it might be an added title showing family history or job. These changes show how surnames change over time.

State-wise distribution of people with GANDHARVA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Gujarat

42

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Madhya Pradesh

30

Rajasthan state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Rajasthan

26

Delhi state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Delhi

21

Bihar state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Bihar

16

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Andhra Pradesh

7

Maharashtra state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Maharashtra

6

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Tamil Nadu

6

Chandigarh state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Chandigarh

3

Karnataka state distribution for GANDHARVA surname

Karnataka

2

Category-wise distribution of people with GANDHARVA surname

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People with the surname GANDHARVA 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 GANDHARVA surname

88 (50%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GANDHARVA surname

45 (26%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for GANDHARVA surname

43 (24%)

Food Distribution Records

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