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JAGAVANI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

17,008th

Most common surname in India

19

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Jagavani is a surname that is commonly found in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in India. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Jagadguru’, which means ‘teacher of the universe’. The history of the Jagavani surname is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been in use since at least the 12th century. It is also believed that the Jagavani surname was adopted by some members of the Brahmin community, who were influential teachers and scholars in the region. The culture and customs associated with the Jagavani surname are similar to those of other Brahmin communities in India. They are known for their strong adherence to traditional values, as well as their respect for education and knowledge. The variations of the Jagavani surname include Jagavande, Jagavandhe, Jagavandey and Jagavandeya.

State-wise distribution of people with JAGAVANI surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for JAGAVANI surname

Rajasthan

11

Gujarat state distribution for JAGAVANI surname

Gujarat

4

Maharashtra state distribution for JAGAVANI surname

Maharashtra

4

Category-wise distribution of people with JAGAVANI surname

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People with the surname JAGAVANI appear across 2 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 JAGAVANI surname

17 (89%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JAGAVANI surname

2 (11%)

Food Distribution Records

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