indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Telugu
Scripts Telugu: గుండవరపు
Other Forms FormsGundavaram: A variant of the surname, possibly referring to the same or a nearby village. Gundavarapu: The primary form of the surname.
Meaning & History
The surname Gundavarapu is believed to derive from the Telugu words "gunda" meaning "good" and "varapu" meaning "belongs to this village," collectively translating to "good village". Gundavarapu is a toponymic surname, indicating origin from a specific place—in this case, the village of Gundavarapu in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Such surnames are common in Telugu-speaking regions, often reflecting ancestral villages or occupations. The surname is predominantly associated with Brahmin families from this region.