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Ashwani Kaul says about the surname Wali To the anonymous poster before me - If you would have read what the main page said - "This field being Yes does NOT imply that all Raina's are Kashmiri, it just says that some Raina's are Kashmiri" Similarly - Not all Wali's are Kashmiri, but some Wali's are kashmiri. No one is trying to prove anything here - this site just collects surnames and facts or stories about them. Please do not use inflammatory language like this here.
Comment was made 22 years ago
says about the surname khosa Khosa as a surname can be found in Pakistan as well as Punjab.There are also South Africans with similar surnames: Xhosa/Khosa. The meanings might be different.
Comment was made 22 years ago
Amit Hakhu says about the surname Dhar It can be various other Indians too, but some Dhars are Kashmiri - henc eit is definitely a Kashmiri name (in addition to others)
Comment was made 22 years ago
A Kaul says about the surname Chattabali This is not a real last name - it is a 'lakab' - to differentiate between two contemporary and famous individuals with the same name. One lived in Chattabal (near Karan Nagar) - hence the differentiation - Chattabali. It was never used officially by that person or his descendants. Any disagreements are welcome.
Comment was made 22 years ago
Yasho says about the surname Wokhlu what about wakhalu? I remember a kashmiree researcher by this name in my field and the spelling of his name is definitely WAKHALU.. just curious...
Comment was made 22 years ago
Hari Kunzru says about the surname Kunzru Yes, Hari Kunzru is Kashmiri - at least his father's family are 100% Kashmiri pundits. His mother's family is English.
Comment was made 22 years ago
Makhan L. Sazawal says about the surname Sazawal We were origanally known by the surname of Tikoo and leter it changed to the surname of sazawal . Apprisal of relevant documents (J&K State Subject Certificates) of my father ,uncles and grand parents reveals that their surnames are indicated as Sazawal alias Tikoo.For any questions ,please contact the undersigned without hesitation. I appreciate your interest in compiling the relevant record of Surnames.It is commendable .You deserve all praise for undertaking this task. May God bless you .
Comment was made 22 years ago
Meera Bagati says about the surname Bagati "Bagati" as far as I know was conferred on my great grandfather who used to own orchards/farmland in a avillage called "Bagat".Hence the name Bagati.
Comment was made 22 years ago
Rakesh Shah says about the surname Shah I know of only two or three kashmiri pandit families with this surname, besides ours. I have been told that we were Bhans and Shah is a conferred title which stuck on as a surname. I I don't know how/when/and by whom this title was given. Any information on this would be appreciated.
Comment was made 22 years ago
Rakesh Shah says about the surname Shah This is definitely (100 percent ) a Kashmiri Pandit surname.
Comment was made 22 years ago