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Origin and History of NELAVALA

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History:

The surname NELAVALA is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Nel' meaning 'lotus' and 'Vala' meaning 'net' or 'enclosure'.
The surname NELAVALA is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Karnataka, where it is still common today. It is also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Description:

The surname NELAVALA is associated with the Hindu faith and is traditionally used by members of the Brahmin caste.
It is customary for members of the NELAVALA family to pay respects to their ancestors by visiting their ancestral temples and performing special pujas.
Some common variations of the surname NELAVALA include Nelavala, Nelawala, Nelawal, Nelwal, and Nelwala.

State-wise distribution of people with this surname

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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

559

Gujarat

Gujarat

2

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with this surname

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