Description:
The Harabaji surname is of Indian origin. It is a variant of the surname Haribhai, which is derived from the Sanskrit words 'hari' (lord) and 'bhai' (brother). The literal meaning of the surname is 'brother of the Lord'. It is commonly found among Hindu communities in the Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Harabaji surname is believed to have originated in the 17th century. According to some sources, it was first used by a group of people who belonged to the Vania caste. The Vania caste was traditionally associated with the trading of spices and other goods. The Harabaji surname is also found among the Parsi community in India. The Parsi community is believed to have descended from ancient Persian immigrants who settled in India during the 8th century. Variations of the Harabaji surname include Harabhia, Harabhija, Harabhiji, and Harabhijia. The surname is also sometimes spelled as Harabhayi, Harabhaya, or Harabhai.
