Chetty
ಚೆಟ್ಟಿ
Merchant, from the trading community
Caste / Clan
Various
Historical Profession
Merchant
Spelling Variants
Chetti
Related Surnames
Shetty
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Hegde
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Basappa
Father Basava, follower of Basavanna
Hanumappa
Father Hanuman, devoted to Lord Hanuman
Mallappa
Father Malla, from 'malla' meaning wrestler
Channappa
Father Channa, from 'chenna' meaning beautiful
Gowda
Village headman, from 'gauda' meaning chief
Bhat
Scholar, from Sanskrit 'bhatta'