History:
Analyzing surname migration patterns usually requires genealogical databases, historical census records, and immigration documents.
The gotras associated with this surname are aanapala, danoli, injarla, mamilla and rebaala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, kali and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Nanjamma is common in Karnataka, India. The religion associated with NANJAMMA surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kannada.
People with this surname often come from communities that honor the god Nanjundeshwara, a version of Lord Shiva mainly worshipped in Nanjangud. The surname is found within the Lingayat community, also called Veerashaiva, especially among those from the Mysore area. You might also see this surname among some Hindu sub-castes in Karnataka, particularly those historically linked to the Nanjangud temple or nearby places. The name Nanjamma indicates someone who is a devotee or descendant connected to Nanjundeshwara.
The surname has a few variations: Nanjammah, Nanjama, and Nanjaama.
