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KANHOJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,120th

Most common surname in India

284

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Kanhoji is derived from the Sanskrit personal name Kanhajit, which means 'victorious in battle'. According to the Indian epic Mahabharata, the Pandava prince Arjuna was known as Kanhajit for his prowess in battle. The surname is found among the Maratha caste of India. It is believed to have originated in the Maharashtra region of India, although it is also found in other parts of the country. The culture and customs of the Maratha people are closely related to those of the Hindu faith. They are known for their strong sense of loyalty and honor, and their devotion to their family and community. Variations of the surname Kanhoji include Kanhaje, Kanhajia, Kanhajiya, Kanhajiyal, Kanhajiyar, and Kanhajiyar.

State-wise distribution of people with KANHOJI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KANHOJI surname

Maharashtra

170

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KANHOJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

19

Bihar state distribution for KANHOJI surname

Bihar

4

Category-wise distribution of people with KANHOJI surname

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People with the surname KANHOJI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for KANHOJI surname

185 (96%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KANHOJI surname

5 (3%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KANHOJI surname

3 (2%)

Voters List

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