History:

People with this surname might have moved to new places for jobs or personal reasons, slowly spreading it. Wars or other big events could also have forced families to move, scattering those with this surname. Where they settled depended on things like jobs, existing communities, and their own choices.

Description:

It likely comes from Arabic, meaning "gentle breeze" or "pleasant fragrance." This explains its presence in many Muslim communities across South Asia, the Middle East, and other places with large Muslim populations. Pinpointing a single community for this surname is tough without more family history details.