Gujarati Surnames

Trader or merchant, from a Patel sub-group

Son of Velji, a patronymic surname

From Veraval port near Somnath temple

From Vihol village

Brave one, from 'vir' meaning hero

Hero's quarter (brave)

From Wadhel village, a Rajput sub-clan

Shipbuilder, from 'vadi' meaning grove or dock

Tiger hunter, a nomadic trading community

Son of Walji, a patronymic Khoja surname

A tribal community famous for their art

Battler or fighter

A Rajput clan from Saurashtra region

From Zalavad area

From Zinzuwada village in Surendranagar