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HARSHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,321st

Most common surname in India

83

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The origin of the surname Harshi is not known with certainty, but it is believed to have originated in the ancient kingdom of Hastinapur, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh.
The Harshi surname is believed to have been used by the royal family of Hastinapur, and it is thought to have been passed down through the generations.

Description:

HARSHI is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word 'harshin,' meaning 'joyful.' It is most commonly found among the Hindu Brahmin communities of North India.
The Harshi surname is associated with the Brahmin caste, a Hindu priestly caste. People with the surname Harshi are generally well-respected in their communities and are expected to uphold the values of their caste.
People with the surname Harshi typically follow the customs and traditions of their caste, including rituals related to marriage, death, and other important life events.
The surname Harshi has several variations, including Harshin, Harshiya, Harshini, and Harshina.

State-wise distribution of people with HARSHI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for HARSHI surname

Andhra Pradesh

38

Gujarat state distribution for HARSHI surname

Gujarat

16

Maharashtra state distribution for HARSHI surname

Maharashtra

7

Bihar state distribution for HARSHI surname

Bihar

6

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HARSHI surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Karnataka state distribution for HARSHI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with HARSHI surname

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People with the surname HARSHI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for HARSHI surname

49 (70%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HARSHI surname

16 (23%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for HARSHI surname

5 (7%)

Voters List

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