Origin and History of TUKARAMBHAI

Description:

Tukaram is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the name of the 17th-century Marathi saint of the same name. It is most commonly found among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra, India. The surname is derived from the Marathi words “Tuka” and “Ram”, which mean “great devotee”. The name is associated with the Varkari tradition, a religious movement in Maharashtra that venerates the Hindu god Vithoba. The Tukaram surname is found among other Marathi-speaking communities, including the Konkani, Kannada, and Telugu communities. Variations of the surname include Tukram, Tukuram, Tukarama, and Tukarambhe.