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SHANJANA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,361st

Most common surname in India

43

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Shanjana is a Hindu surname that is found mostly in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shanj' which means 'to praise'. The origin of the surname Shanjana is unclear. It is believed to have originated in the ancient kingdom of Magadha, which was located in the modern-day state of Bihar. The culture and customs associated with the Shanjana surname vary from region to region. In some parts of India, the surname is associated with the Brahmin caste, while in other parts it is associated with the Kayastha caste. Variations of the surname Shanjana include Shanjani, Shanjhana, Shanjhani, and Shanjhani.

State-wise distribution of people with SHANJANA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SHANJANA surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Maharashtra state distribution for SHANJANA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with SHANJANA surname

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People with the surname SHANJANA 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.

Food Distribution Records category for SHANJANA surname

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Food Distribution Records

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