Origin and History of THANGALA

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Thangal is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Tungala’, which means ‘of the Sun’. It is also believed to be related to the Tamil word ‘Thangam’, which means ‘gold’. The Thangal surname is most commonly found among the Muslim communities of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The Thangal surname is believed to have originated from the region of present-day Thangalapuram in Tamil Nadu. It is believed that the Thangal family migrated from this region to other parts of India during the medieval period. The Thangal surname is associated with various cultural and religious customs. For instance, members of the Thangal family are known to practice certain forms of Islamic worship, such as offering prayers to Allah and observing certain dietary restrictions. The Thangal surname has several variations, including Thangalath, Thangali, Thangalakkal, and Thangalakkam.