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GUNVANTI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,298th

Most common surname in India

106

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

GUNVANTI is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Gunvant, which means 'good fortune'. The name is commonly found among people of the Gujarati community. The Gunvanti surname is believed to have originated in the state of Gujarat in western India. It is believed to have been used by the Rajputs, a warrior caste in the region. The surname is also found among the Jains and Brahmins of Gujarat. The culture of Gujarat is a mix of Hinduism and Islam. The Gunvanti surname is found among both Hindu and Muslim communities. The customs associated with the Gunvanti surname vary from region to region. In some areas, the surname is associated with the practice of offering prayers to the gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. In other areas, the Gunvanti surname is associated with the practice of offering prayers to the Islamic prophets. Variations of the Gunvanti surname include Gunvant, Gunvanta, Gunvanti, and Gunvantia.

State-wise distribution of people with GUNVANTI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GUNVANTI surname

Maharashtra

67

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for GUNVANTI surname

Madhya Pradesh

14

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GUNVANTI surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GUNVANTI surname

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People with the surname GUNVANTI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for GUNVANTI surname

81 (99%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for GUNVANTI surname

1 (1%)

Voters List

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