Origin and History of VAINGANKAR

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The Vaingankar surname is of Indian origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vainya,' which means 'lord of the waters.' It is a Brahmin surname and is commonly found among the Saraswat Brahmin community of Maharashtra. The surname is also found among other Brahmin communities in India, such as the Konkanastha, Deshastha, and Karhade Brahmin communities. The Vaingankar surname is believed to originate from the ancient city of Vainga, which was located in the present-day state of Maharashtra. The city is believed to have been founded by the legendary King Vainga, who was a descendant of the sage Vishwamitra. The Vaingankar surname is commonly found in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Gujarat. In Maharashtra, the surname is also found among the Maharashtrian Konkanastha and Deshastha Brahmin communities. The Vaingankar surname has a number of variations, including Vainkar, Vainkare, Vaingankar, Vainkar, Vainkare, Vainkure, and Vainkurekar.