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View Surname: Jain


JAIN
SOURCE: Nickname
USAGE: Indian
Meaning & History
Referred to a person who followed the principles of Jainism, a religion practiced in India. Jains are the followers of Lord Mahavira (599-527 BC), who preached the principles of Ahimsao (non-violence).
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