Origin and History of THEBABHAI

Description:

The Babha surname is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘babh’, meaning ‘lord’ or ‘master’. It is a very common surname among Brahmin communities in India, and is also found among other Hindu communities. It is also found among the Parsi community in India. The Babha surname is associated with the Brahmin caste, which is one of the oldest and most respected in India. The Brahmin caste is divided into four main sub-castes: the Bhumihar, the Kanyakubja, the Maithil and the Saraswat. Those with the Babha surname are typically found among the Bhumihar and Kanyakubja sub-castes. The Babha surname is also found among the Parsi community in India. The Parsi community is descended from Persian Zoroastrians who fled to India to escape religious persecution in the 8th century. The Parsi community is divided into two main sub-groups: the Irani and the Parsi. Those with the Babha surname are typically found among the Parsi sub-group. The Babha surname has many variations, including Babh, Babhaa, Babbha, Babbh, Babhav, Babhavar, Babhavaraya, Babhavara, Babhavarai and Babhavarayya.