Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by NILI families?

Accepted Answer

NILI families worship AMBABAI and KALI and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the NILI surname?

Accepted Answer

The NILI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Sali communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the NILI surname?

Accepted Answer

The NILI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among NILI families?

Accepted Answer

NILI families belong to multiple gotras including PRASHTA, ANGIRAS, DANOLI, KASHYAP, MAVANULLA, RAGHU KULA.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the NILI surname?

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the NILI surname with 251 records (44.7%).

Question 6

In which script is the NILI surname written?

Accepted Answer

The NILI surname is written in TELUGU script.

Question 7

How common is the NILI surname in India?

Accepted Answer

NILI is ranked #12551 in India with approximately 853 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

In how many states is the NILI surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The NILI surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (44.7%), Maharashtra (37.0%), Tamil Nadu (11.4%).

Origin and History of NILI

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