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KARTHIYAYANI is a Tamil Brahmin surname, which is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Karthi’ meaning ‘lord of the Kshatriyas’. It is believed that the surname was first used by the descendants of the sage Vishwamitra, who was a renowned Kshatriya warrior. The surname is found among the Iyengar, Vadama, and Brahacharanam communities of Tamil Nadu. The history of the Karthiyayani surname is closely linked to the history of the Tamil Brahmin community. The surname is believed to have been first used by the descendants of the sage Vishwamitra, who was a renowned Kshatriya warrior. The surname is found among the Iyengar, Vadama, and Brahacharanam communities of Tamil Nadu. The culture of the Karthiyayani surname is closely linked to the culture of the Tamil Brahmin community. The surname is associated with a high degree of social status and respectability. The customs of the Karthiyayani surname are largely similar to those followed by other Tamil Brahmin communities. The variations of the Karthiyayani surname include Karthikeyan, Karthikayan, Karthiyayan, Karthiyayani, and Karthikayani. It is also found in some parts of India as Karthikar.
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