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The gotras associated with this surname are kanani: aatreya, kanani, kashyap, mavanulla and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Kanani is mainly linked to the Gujarati community in India. The religion associated with KANANI surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are patidar, lohana, kadvapatel and leva patel. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is gujarati.
Its commonly found among the Patidar sub-caste, a well-known agricultural community in Gujarat that owns land. The prevalence of this surname in the Patidar community shows historical social structures and how people moved around within Gujarat.
The surname Kanani is most common among people of Indian descent, particularly those from the Gujarati community. Because of this background, people with this surname often speak Gujarati and Hindi. These languages are essential for maintaining their cultural identity, traditions, and connection to their ancestors. Gujarati, the language of Gujarat, ties them to their regional heritage. Hindi, as one of Indias official languages, allows them to communicate across the country. Many also speak English, which reflects global integration and access to education. The widespread use of these languages highlights the diaspora and interconnectedness of this surname community.
Here are few notable Indian personalities with the surname and their professions: 1. Mahesh Kanani: Businessman , 2. Jay Kanani: Entrepreneur , 3. Hitesh Kanani: Developer , 4. Sagar Kanani: Software Engineer , 5. Dharmesh Kanani: Architect , 6. Alpesh Kanani: Educator , 7. Nimesh Kanani: Doctor , 8. Kamlesh Kanani: Chartered Accountant , 9. Paresh Kanani: Journalist , 10. Jignesh Kanani: Author.
The surname has several variations, including Kananee, Canani, Khanani, Ghanani, Kananić, and Kanaani.
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Gujarat
9,552

Maharashtra
81

Tamil Nadu
44

Uttar Pradesh
14

Bihar
9

West Bengal
9

Rajasthan
7

Delhi
6

Madhya Pradesh
2

Odisha
2
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