Origin and History of LOKAVANI

Description:

LOKAVANI is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word lokavani, which means “voice of the people”. It is most commonly found among the Brahmin and Kshatriya communities in India. It is also found in Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries with Indian diaspora. The origin of the LOKAVANI surname is not known, but it is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit language. The earliest known reference to the surname is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem, where it is mentioned as a name of a warrior. The culture and customs associated with the LOKAVANI surname vary from region to region. In some regions, members of the same family may be referred to as Lokavani or Lokavanshi, while in other regions the term may be used to refer to all members of the same community. Variations of the surname include Lokavana, Lokavaniya, Lokavanshi, and Lokavanshikar.