Origin and History of HUCHANNAVAR

Description:

Huchannavar is a surname of Indian origin, belonging to the Konkani-speaking community of the state of Karnataka. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word ‘huchchanna’, which means ‘to be successful’ or ‘to be victorious’. The surname is most commonly found among the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community of Karnataka. It is also found among the GSB communities of Goa, Maharashtra and Kerala. The culture of the Huchannavar community is largely based on the traditional Hindu culture of the GSB community. They practice Hindu rituals and customs, and follow the Hindu caste system. Variations of the surname include, Huchannavar, Huchannavara, Huchannavaraya, Huchannavaraya, Huchannavarayya, Huchannavarayya, Huchannavarayyar and Huchannavarayyaraya.