Marathi Surnames
Marathi names are used by the Marathi people in western India. See also about Indian names.
13 surnames in our directory
Marathi
13Chaudhari is alternate transcription of Marathi चौधरी or Gujarati ચૌધરી (see Chaudhary). It is derived from a title meaning “holder of four,” from Sanskrit चतुर् (catur, “four”) and धुरीय (dhurīya, “bearing a burden”), t...
Chaudhary is a title and surname of honor, predominantly used in India, Nepal, and Pakistan, particularly among communities speaking Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. The name stems from the Sanskrit term ča...
Choudhary is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi surname चौधरी, typically Romanized as Chaudhary or Choudhary. This prestigious title originates from the Sanskrit words čatus (meaning "four") and dhurīya ("be...
Das is a surname primarily found across the Indian subcontinent. Its usage spans Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking communities. The name originates from the Sanskrit word dāsa, meaning "servant" or "dev...
Gupta is a common surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word goptṛ (गोप्तृ), which means "guardian," "protector," or "protected." The name is prevalent among various communities across India, particularly i...
Jain is a surname found in several Indian communities, primarily among Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speakers. It referred to a person who followed the principles of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non...
Joshi is a surname primarily used by the Brahmin community in India and Nepal. Derived from the Sanskrit word ज्योतिश (jyotiśa) meaning "astronomer", it reflects the traditional occupation of the Brahmins as keepers of k...
Etymology and OriginKulkarni is a surname of Marathi origin, combining the words kula (family) and karanika (archivist or record keeper). Historically, it designated the village record-keeper or revenue collector in the...
Mhasalkar is a surname native to the Indian state of Maharashtra, belonging predominantly to the Marathi-speaking population. It is a toponymic name, derived from the town of Mhasla in the Raigad district of Maharashtra....
Mishra is a surname commonly found among Brahmin communities in India and Nepal. Derived from the Sanskrit word miśra (मिश्र), it means "mixed," "mingled," or "honorable." The name likely originated as an epithet for lea...
Nagarkar is a surname found primarily among Marathi-speaking communities in western India. It is a toponymic name, derived from the town of Nagar (or Nagar) in the state of Maharashtra. The suffix '-kar' in Marathi surna...
Etymology and OriginPatil is a Marathi surname derived from the title pāṭīl (पाटील) meaning “village chief” or “headman.” The term originates from Old Marathi paṭaila, which in turn comes from Prakrit paṭṭaïlla, ultimate...
Tamboli is a Marathi surname derived from the Sanskrit word ताम्बूल (tāmbūla), meaning "betel leaves." The name was originally occupational, given to individuals who grew or sold betel leaves, which hold significant ritu...