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KALIYAMURTHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,288th

Most common surname in India

116

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Kaliyamurthi is an Indian surname that is found mainly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kaliyamurthy’ which translates to ‘Lord of Time’. It is believed to be an ancient name and is associated with the Hindu god Shiva. The origin of the surname is uncertain, but it is believed to have been in use since the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the name of a famous Tamil poet, Kaliyamurthy, who wrote a book of poetry during the reign of the Chola dynasty. The culture and customs associated with the surname are mainly related to Hinduism and its beliefs. People with this surname are believed to be descendants of Shiva, and they are expected to follow his teachings and customs. Variations of the surname include Kaliamoorthi, Kaliamurthi, Kaliyamurthi, and Kalimurthi.

State-wise distribution of people with KALIYAMURTHI surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for KALIYAMURTHI surname

Rajasthan

57

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KALIYAMURTHI surname

Tamil Nadu

43

Category-wise distribution of people with KALIYAMURTHI surname

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People with the surname KALIYAMURTHI appear across 1 type 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 KALIYAMURTHI surname

107 (100%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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