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The Shankhavara surname is a Hindu Brahmin surname that is commonly found among the Konkani-speaking people of Karnataka and Goa. It is believed to have originated in the town of Shankhavaram in Andhra Pradesh, India. The Shankhavara surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shankha' meaning conch shell. The Shankhavara people trace their ancestry to the ancient sage Shankha, who is said to have been born in the town of Shankhavaram. Shankha is believed to have been a great scholar and teacher, and his descendants are said to have been the first to adopt the Shankhavara surname. The Shankhavara culture is one of hospitality and respect for elders. The Shankhavara people are known for their devotion to the Hindu religion and their adherence to the traditional values of their ancestors. Variations of the Shankhavara surname include Shankhavar, Shankhavarai, Shankhavaraya, Shankhavarayya, Shankhavarayyya, and Shankhavaraya.
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