Origin and History of SHIKALKAR

History:

The surname Shikalkar probably points to a job or where someone came from. Families with this surname might have been hunters or connected to a "Shikargah," which is a hunting place. Figuring out exactly where people moved from is tough without old records. But, things like invasions, unstable politics, or the search for better jobs could have made people move and spread this surname around. Where families settled depended on finding work or land, which then changed how this surname was spread.

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadich, kashyap, mudgal and racherla. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Shikalgar, which is sometimes spelled Shikalkar, is mainly found among Muslims in India, especially in Maharashtra. The religion associated with SHIKALKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are kshatriya and kunbi. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi.
This surname identifies a group of artisans who are skilled at making and decorating metal items, particularly weapons. Historically, this surnames families were known for their skill in crafting and repairing swords, daggers, and other metal tools. The name probably comes from the Persian or Arabic word "saiqal," which means polishing or refining metal.

The surname has a few variations: Shikalakara, Shikalkar, and Shikkalkar.