Gujarati Surnames

Blacksmith, from 'lohar' meaning ironworker

Salty, from the Luni river of Kutch

Fisherman, from 'machhi' meaning fish

Devoted to Madhav (Krishna), from 'Madhava'

From Madras, a southern origin surname in Gujarat

From Madra region

Monkey trainer

Great soul, from Sanskrit 'maha-atman'

From mother's house, a community identity

A Rajput clan from Bhavnagar area

From the town of Majitha in Punjab, migrant clan

Revenue accountant, from 'majmua' meaning colle...

Corn grower

From Makwan village, a Koli clan name

A clan of the Koli community from Gujarat

King or owner, from Arabic 'malik'

Garden district, a tribal community

From Malwa region

Circle or assembly, from 'mandal'

From Mandore, Rajasthan origin Jain family

From Mandvi port town in Kutch

Ruby or precious gem, from Sanskrit 'manikya'

Auspicious or blessed

Joyful heart, from 'man-sukh'

Cotton carder, from 'mansur' meaning victorious

Sweet natured (like honey)

Of the clouds, from 'megh' meaning cloud

Cloud quarter (rain blessed)

Chief or leader, from Sanskrit 'mahita' meaning...

A warrior pastoral tribe from Saurashtra hills

From the Mewad region, a Rajput clan

Dry fruit seller, from 'meva' meaning dry fruit

Craftsman or builder, from Portuguese 'mestre'

From Miyani village

Friend or companion, from 'mitra'

From Modasa town in Aravalli district

From Modhera town, a Brahmin sub-community

From Modh village, a place-based surname

From the Modh Vanik community of Gujarat

From the Modh community of central Gujarat

From Mon village, a Patidar surname

From Morbi city known for its ceramics

Peacock keeper

Pearl diver or collector

Pearl merchant, from 'moti' meaning pearl

From Mundra port town in Kutch

From Nadiad city, capital of Kheda district

Drummer, one who beats the nagara drum