Maithili Surnames

Descendant of Raghu

Follower of Ravidas

Washerman, cloth cleaner of Mithila

Royal burden bearer, warrior lineage

Capital city dweller

Royal prince clan of Mithila

From Rajnagar

Of royal lineage

Lord Rama devotee

Servant of Lord Ram

Color bearer artist clan

From the color ground village

Lord of color clan of Mithila

Goddess of color devotee

Color worker/Painter

From the colorful city of Mithila

Entertaining or pleasing

Lord of chariot devotee

One from Rauni village, village-based surname

Horseman or warrior

From Rautahat district

Ritual priest

Acceptance/Goodwill

Bearer of Rudra devotion

From the Rudra village of Mithila

Rudra house keeper clan

Rudra syllable scholar clan

From the Rudra sacred pond

Rudra sacred pond keeper

From the Rudra sacred town

From the Rudra sacred settlement

Rudra blessed clan of Mithila

Lord Rudra devotee clan

Rudra lord pond keeper

From Rudra lord settlement

Secretary

One who is always present

Helper or supporter

From all islands

From Sakri

Society/Community

From Samastipur district

Fighter/Warrior

From Saptari district

Shelter or refuge

From Sarlahi district

Head of five, village council leader

Of Saraswati scholar lineage