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PAIJA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,053rd

Most common surname in India

351

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

PAIJA is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the Punjabi community of North India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘pajj’, which means ‘to be victorious’. It is believed to have been originally used to denote a person of noble birth or a person of high rank in society. The history of the PAIJA surname can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period, when it was used as a title of nobility. The name is also found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Hindu epic, where it is used to refer to a powerful warrior. In modern times, the PAIJA surname is primarily associated with the Punjabi community of North India. It is believed to have been adopted by the community during the Mughal period, when the Mughal Empire ruled over the region. The culture and customs associated with the PAIJA surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, it is believed that the name is associated with good fortune and is a sign of good luck. In other parts, it is associated with strength and courage. Variations of the PAIJA surname include Paija, Paijal, Paijalu, Paijaluji, Paijana, Paijani, Paijaniya, Paijaniyal, Paijaniyar, Paijaniyaru, Paijanu, Paijari, Paijariya, Paijariyal, Paijariyar, Paijaru, Paijaya, Paijayal, Paijayar, Paijayaru, Paije, Paijel, Paijelu, Paijeluji, Paijen, Paijenu, Paijeya, Paijeyal, Paijeyar, Paijeyaru, Paijeyi, Paijeyil, Paijeyilu, Paijeyiluji, Paiji, Paijil, Paijilu, Paijiluji, and Paijina.

State-wise distribution of people with PAIJA surname

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Gujarat state distribution for PAIJA surname

Gujarat

18

Category-wise distribution of people with PAIJA surname

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People with the surname PAIJA appear across 1 type of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for PAIJA surname

18 (100%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The PAIJA surname is found across multiple communities including Patidar, Kadvapatel, Kadva Kshatriya, Kadva Kshatri, Kadva Patel communities.

The PAIJA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the PAIJA surname with 18 records (100.0%).

The PAIJA surname is written in GUJARATI script.

PAIJA is ranked #13053 in India with approximately 351 people bearing this surname.

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