History:
The surname Huligappa is derived from the Sanskrit word 'huli' meaning 'elephant' and 'gappa' meaning 'son'.
The surname Huligappa is believed to have originated in the ancient Indian kingdom of Karnataka. It is believed to have been used by the ruling dynasty of the region during the medieval period.
Description:
The Huligappa surname is associated with the Hindu community in Karnataka. It is also found among other communities in the state, such as the Lingayat and Vokkaligas.
In Karnataka, the Huligappa surname is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha, who is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
The surname Huligappa is also found in various other forms, such as Huligappan, Huligapu, Huligapur, Huligappaiah, and Huligappaya.
