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JEYANTHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,279th

Most common surname in India

125

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Jeyanthi is a common Indian surname, originating from the Tamil language. It is found among the Tamil-speaking people of South India and Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Jyotish, which means 'light'. The surname is believed to have originated in the medieval period, when the Chola dynasty ruled in South India. It is believed that the Cholas gave the name Jeyanthi to one of their royal lineages. This royal lineage then spread the name throughout the region. The culture and customs associated with the Jeyanthi surname are mainly those of the Tamil people. The variations of the name include Jeyanth, Jeyanthi, Jeyanthin, and Jayanthi. The surname is common among Tamil Brahmins, but can also be found among other castes. It is also found among the Tamil-speaking people of Sri Lanka.

State-wise distribution of people with JEYANTHI surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for JEYANTHI surname

Tamil Nadu

13

Rajasthan state distribution for JEYANTHI surname

Rajasthan

6

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for JEYANTHI surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Karnataka state distribution for JEYANTHI surname

Karnataka

1

Category-wise distribution of people with JEYANTHI surname

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People with the surname JEYANTHI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for JEYANTHI surname

20 (83%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for JEYANTHI surname

2 (8%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for JEYANTHI surname

2 (8%)

Food Distribution Records

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