Bengali Surnames

Robber or dacoit clan

Branch or division, from 'dal' meaning part

Staff-bearer (Kartikeya)

Staff bearer or magistrate

Rioters or fierce fighters

Record book keepers

Tailor

Servant or devotee of God, from Sanskrit 'dasa'

Servant-protector, combining 'das' and 'gupta'

Holder of records or documents

Boatman, from Bengali 'dawn' meaning boat race

God, deity

Lord of the gods, from 'deva' and 'natha'

Divine auspicious

Southern dweller

Protected by gods

Servant of god

King of gods

Sheltered by the gods

Protected by the gods

Minister, finance officer

Chief or minister of Chakma tribe

Merchant, from Sanskrit 'deya' meaning given

Compound title of merchant and chief

Shield bearer or grain measurer

Drummer or percussionist

Winner of wealth

Lord of wealth rare surname

Stream, flow of water

From Dhenkidal husking area

Dhimal tribal community

Washerman, launderer

Illuminator of lamps

Palanquin maker or bearer

Name of Dom community

Given or gifted, from Sanskrit 'datta'

Given and protected

Learned in two Vedas

One, unique (Oraon clan)

Ascetic, holy man

Ascetic (variant of Fakir)

Obligatory duties (Islamic term)

From Fonde region settlers

From the flower garden area

King of depth

Singer or musician

Cowherd

Elephant holders or keepers