Kashmiri Pandit Surnames

Handoo caste is a big hindu caste they do business His mind was very fast And physically too fit They had a lot of money And they are very kind and candid personalities also was very respectful

Handoo Means ( wealthy or strong man ) In pandits , Handoo means ( wise , strong man )

According to the Muhammad Din Fauq , In Kashmiri language , Handu are called the male sheep ( ram ) . this nickname was given to a pandit or man who was strong and healthy like a ram (sheep) ( means strong man ) . the branch of handoo pandits has produces many wise persons .[6]

According to the People of Kashmir , In muslims there are three meanings of handoo surname . Firstly , Handoo families are educated class and traders or busniess family . Secondly , Handoo nickname was given to a man who was strong and healthy like a ram ( sheep ) ( means strong man) . Thirdly , Handoo nickname or title was given to a man who was strong in making money through trade or business for example , “ yem che baed hyend ” means these are big rich people ( means wealthy )

According to the People of Kashmir , In Muslims There are three meanings of handoo surname . Firstly , Handoo families are educated class and traders or busniess family . Secondly , Handoo nickname was given to a man who was strong and healthy like a ram ( sheep ) ( means strong ) . Secondly , Handoo nickname or title was given to a man who was strong in making money through trade or business for example , “ yem che baed hyend ” means these are big rich people ( means wealthy )

Handoo also spelled as Hundoo, is a Kashmiri surname.The Handoo Surname is found among Muslims and Hindus In Kashmir . Some Have Nickname and Some Have Ancestry, Descent, Line and Lineage. Some Handoo Muslims Have Pandit
Descent And Some Have Title or Nickname Like Mirza To Handoo , Khan To Handoo , Hundoo To Handoo , HonD To Handoo , Persian and Sanskrit Pandit Scholar Also Adopted Handoo Surname . And Some Says That Handoo or Hond Meant Rich Person In Ancient Times . Majority Handoo Surname Is Used By Pandit Community In Kashmir.
Handoo are called Sheep in Kashmiri language. It is said that an elder of the Hindus is a Handoo As thick as fresh and hard was the soul. One of the reasons is also given by the Handoo Pandit in ancient times (Sheep and goats) were reared. He became known as Handoo. There are also Muslims in this nation .The Handoo branch of Pandits has produced many eminent or intelligent persons .

Handoo are called Sheep in Kashmiri language. It is said that an elder of the Hindus is a Handoo As thick as fresh and hard was the soul. One of the reasons is also given by the Handoo Pandit in ancient times (Sheep and goats) were reared. He became known as Handoo. There are also Muslims in this nation.The Handoo branch of Pandits has produced many eminent persons .

Handoo Is A Surname In Kashmir. Not Only Pandits

Handoo is also written as Handu and Hundoo. My forefathers have been writing Hundoo as Surname. This was changed to distinguish them selves from practicing Pandits/Gurus to scholars and who took service other than religion. My Great Great Grandfather Pt. Mehtab Rai Ji Hundoo, a great scholar of Sanskrit and Persian migrated from Kashmir and Joined the Court of Maharaja of Punjab as Minister.