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JAANAM Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,343rd

Most common surname in India

61

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Jaanam is a Sanskrit word meaning 'life'.
Jaanam is a very ancient Indian name, found in many Sanskrit texts and Vedic literature. It is also found in Buddhist texts, such as the Mahavastu, where it is used to refer to a life-giving force or energy.

Description:

Jaanam is a popular name among Hindus, and is often used in naming ceremonies. It is also used as a surname in some parts of India, particularly in the North.
Jaanam is a name that is often associated with good luck and prosperity. It is believed that those who bear this name are blessed with a long and healthy life.
Jaanam has many variations, including Jaanamma, Jaanamaya, Jaanamaya, Jaanamaya, and Jaanamaya.

State-wise distribution of people with JAANAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JAANAM surname

Andhra Pradesh

31

Tamil Nadu state distribution for JAANAM surname

Tamil Nadu

8

Andaman and Nicobar Islands state distribution for JAANAM surname

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

1

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for JAANAM surname

Uttar Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JAANAM surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname JAANAM 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.

Voters List category for JAANAM surname

33 (80%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JAANAM surname

6 (15%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JAANAM surname

2 (5%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The JAANAM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali, Karnataka Padmasali, Bangalore Padmasali, Sri Padmasali communities.

The JAANAM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

JAANAM families belong to the DAKSHA gotra.

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the JAANAM surname with 31 records (75.6%).

The JAANAM surname is written in TELUGU script.

JAANAM is ranked #13343 in India with approximately 61 people bearing this surname.

The JAANAM surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (75.6%), Tamil Nadu (19.5%), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2.4%).

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