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SHILAHAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,378th

Most common surname in India

26

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Shilahar is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Shilahara’, which means ‘an inhabitant of the Shilahara region’.
The Shilaharas were a royal dynasty that ruled parts of modern-day Maharashtra, Goa, and northern Karnataka from the 8th to the 14th centuries. They were originally feudatories of the Rashtrakutas, but later became independent rulers.

Description:

The Shilaharas were known for their patronage of literature, art, and architecture. They were also great patrons of the arts, and their temples and monuments are still found in many parts of Maharashtra and Goa.
The Shilaharas had their own unique customs and traditions. They were known for their hospitality and generosity, and they had a strong sense of community.
The surname Shilahar may also be spelled as Shilahare, Shilahari, or Shilaharee.

State-wise distribution of people with SHILAHAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for SHILAHAR surname

Maharashtra

10

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for SHILAHAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with SHILAHAR surname

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People with the surname SHILAHAR appear across 3 types 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 SHILAHAR surname

6 (50%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for SHILAHAR surname

3 (25%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for SHILAHAR surname

3 (25%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

SHILAHAR families worship BRAMHANATH as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The SHILAHAR surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The SHILAHAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

SHILAHAR families belong to multiple gotras including BHARADWAJ, VISHVAMITRA.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the SHILAHAR surname with 10 records (83.3%).

The SHILAHAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

SHILAHAR is ranked #13378 in India with approximately 26 people bearing this surname.

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