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View Surname: Chowdhury


CHOWDHURY
SOURCE: Occupation
USAGE: Indian
Meaning & History
Means "holder of four" in Sanskrit, from catus "all-round" combined with dhurîya "undertaking a burden". It is most likely a reference to a military leader who controlled four different forces. This name is most common in the Indian and Pakistani region of Punjab.
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