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The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, danoli, kashyapa, mallela and rachandrala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are amba bai of kolhapur, khandoba and venkateshwara.
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The surname Malleshu is common in India, especially in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and is mainly found within Hindu communities. The religion associated with MALLESHU surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kannada.
More specifically, this surname is frequently used by the Telugu-speaking Madiga caste, one of the largest Scheduled Castes in both states. The name Malleshu often comes from Lord Shiva, referring to his form as Mallikarjuna, a highly respected god in that area. People with this surname often come from farming or craft-making backgrounds, which are traditional jobs associated with the Madiga community.
The surname Malleshu, which is common in India, is mainly found among Telugu and Kannada speakers. These languages are widely spoken in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Telugu), as well as Karnataka (Kannada). This surname probably comes from a regional version or variation of the name Malleshwara, which is a form of the Hindu god Shiva. As a result, people with this surname often come from communities with strong cultural and religious connections to Shiva worship. Although this surname is mainly found in South India, people have moved to other parts of India and to the Indian diaspora around the world, where English is also spoken.
The surname Mallesh has several variations, including Mallesha, Malleshu, Mallesham, Malleshappa, Malleshwar, Malleshwara, Malleswari, Malliga, Mallikarjun, Mallikarjuna, Mallaiah, Mallaiya, and Malli.
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