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Updated March 21, 2024

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Family name origins & meanings

  • Indian (Panjab) : Hindu (Arora, Khatri) and Sikh name, based on the name of clans in the Arora and Khatri communities. It is derived from Sanskrit šrẹṣthī, which denotes the head of a mercantile or other guild. Compare Seth.

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