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NAGABHYRAVA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,280th

Most common surname in India

124

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Nagabhyrava is a South Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Naga,' meaning 'serpent.' It is believed to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The Nagabhyrava surname is associated with the Kshatriya (warrior) caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. The Nagabhyrava surname is most common among people of the Telugu-speaking community. It is also found among people of the Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam-speaking communities. The origin of the Nagabhyrava surname is not known for certain, but it is believed to have originated during the era of the Satavahana dynasty (2nd–3rd century CE). The Nagabhyrava surname is also found in the ancient inscriptions of the Chalukya dynasty (6th–12th century CE). The Nagabhyrava surname is associated with many customs and traditions. It is believed that people with this surname are descendants of the Naga gods and goddesses who are believed to be protectors of the land. As such, many people with this surname observe certain rituals and ceremonies to honor their ancestors. Variations of the Nagabhyrava surname include Nagabhirava, Nagabhiravam, Nagabhiravu, and Nagabhiravulu.

State-wise distribution of people with NAGABHYRAVA surname

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Tamil Nadu state distribution for NAGABHYRAVA surname

Tamil Nadu

15

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for NAGABHYRAVA surname

Andhra Pradesh

8

Category-wise distribution of people with NAGABHYRAVA surname

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People with the surname NAGABHYRAVA appear across 2 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.

Voters List category for NAGABHYRAVA surname

20 (87%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for NAGABHYRAVA surname

3 (13%)

Food Distribution Records

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