Kannada Surnames

Dark Basava's father

Artisan, from 'karigar' meaning craftsman

Dark-complexioned father, from 'kari' meaning b...

From the village of Karkala

From the coastal town of Karwar

Dark house, from 'katti' and 'mani'

From the historic Keladi Nayaka capital

Lower village, from 'kelage' meaning below

Lower house, from 'kelage' and 'mane'

Red lord, from 'kempu' meaning red

Red chief, founder of Bengaluru

Red father, from 'kempu' meaning red

From the town of Khanapur in Belgaum

Islamic judge, Muslim Kannada surname

From the historic fort of Kittur

Last stone, from 'kode' and 'kallu'

From the gold mining district of Kolar

Fishing settlement, from 'koli' meaning fish

From the town of Kollegal in Chamarajanagar

Edge town, from 'kone' and 'dur'

From the village of Konnur

From the town of Koppa in Chikkamagalur

From the district of Koppal

Forest people, tribal community of Dakshina Kan...

From the town of Koratagere in Tumkur

Sheep village, from 'korata' meaning sheep

Fort dweller, from 'kote' meaning fort

Fort town, from 'kote' and 'nuru'

Krishna elder brother, devotional name

Father Krishna, devotee of Lord Krishna

Krishna Raja's town, from the Mysore kings

Confluence meeting, from Basavanna's resting place

From the confluence town, 'koodalu' meaning mee...

From the town of Kudligi in Ballari district

Horse face, from 'kudure' and 'mukha'

Record keeper, variant of Kulkarni

Prince elder brother, from 'kumara'

Potter, variant of Kumbara

Potter, from 'kumba' meaning pot

From the coastal town of Kundapura

From the town of Kundgol in Dharwad

From the town of Kunigal in Tumkur

Shepherd, the sheep-herding community

From the town of Kushtagi in Koppal

From the bridle maker village

Lucky elder or fortunate headman

Lakshmi's elder brother, from 'Lakshmi'

From the heritage town of Lakkundi