Indian (Sikh) Submitted Surnames

These names are a subset of Indian names used more often by Sikhs. See also about Indian names.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Brar ਬਰਾੜ, बराड़ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi, Hindi
Based on the name of a tribe in the Jat community. From Punjabi meaning "brave and strong warriors".

Chawla चावला, ਚਾਵਲਾ Indian, Hindi, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Derived from the name of a clan in the Arora community, which is apparently named with Sanskrit तांडुल (cawal) meaning "rice". Originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, the name is also derived from Aror (now Rohri) a city in the Sukkur District, Sindh, Pakistan, and the community comprises both Hindus and Sikhs.

Dhaliwal ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
From the name of the ancient city of Dharanagar (currently Dhar) in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India.

Johal Indian (Sikh)
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Kaloty Indian (Sikh), Iranian

Kalsi ਕਲਸੀ Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Meaning unknown. Kalsi is a clan to Sikhs while it is a sub-caste to Lohars.

Khalsa ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
Derived from Arabic خلص (khalasa) meaning "pure, clear". This is also the term used to refer to initiated Sikhs.

Kour ਕੌਰ Indian (Sikh)
Alternate transcription of Punjabi Gurmukhi ਕੌਰ (see Kaur).

Matharu Indian (Sikh, Modern)
Matharus were fierce warriors especially during, the time when the Matharu tribe, had converted to Sikhism; they fought numbers of wars for Guru Gobind Singh, Banda Singh Bahadur and Jassa Singh Ramgarhia.... [more]

Pandher ਪੰਧੇਰ Indian (Sikh)
A indian punjabi sikh surname of boys and girls this people are loyal and rich background and pure hearted

Randhawa ਰੰਧਾਵਾ Pakistani, Indian, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Meaning unknown. This is the name of a Sikh and Jat tribe in Punjab.

Sahni ਸਾਹਨੀ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
Possibly from Sahni, the name of a village in Punjab.

Sahota Indian (Sikh)
A sikh surname meaning ‘hare’, derived from the name of a Jat clan.

Saykhman m Indian (Sikh)
a disciple of the mind. from the two words (sikh/man)

Shahot m Indian (Sikh)
The Shahot caste, one of the 13 Jatt clans associated with Sikhism, traces its origins to the 1900s. Historically, they were an agrarian community, deeply connected to the land and farming. Their devotion to Sikhism was notable, as they actively supported Sikh Gurus, contributed to the construction and maintenance of Gurdwaras, and participated in the Khalsa Army to defend Sikh ideals.... [more]

Sidhu ਸਿੱਧੂ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
From Sanskrit सिद्ध (siddha) meaning "accomplished, proven".

Siingh ਸਿੰਘ Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
Variant of Singh.

Singkh सिंगख, ਸਿੰਘ Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Nepali, Indian (Sikh)
Alternate transcription of Singh.

Suri Punjabi, Hindi, Indian (Sikh)
Based on the name of a clan in the Khatri community, from Sanskrit suri "sun", ‘priest’, ‘sage’. It is also an epithet of Krishna.

Wadhwa Indian (Sikh)
Sikh name based on the name of an Arora clan.

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