What does the Bagchi surname mean?

The Bagchi surname means "From Bagichi (garden) / From Bagchi village". It is of Bengali/Place name origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in West Bengal, Assam.

Bagchi Surname

“From Bagichi (garden) / From Bagchi village”

BrahminBengali/Place name OriginBengali

History & Significance

A Bengali Brahmin surname derived either from the village of Bagchi or from the Bengali word 'Bagichi' meaning garden. The Bagchi (also Bagchi or Bagchee) family is part of the Kulin Brahmin tradition of Bengal and has contributed to academia, literature, and public life.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From Bagichi (garden) / From Bagchi village
Origin: Bengali/Place name
Language: Bengali
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Bagchi surname is predominantly found in:

West BengalAssam

Related Surnames

Banerjee— Teacher, priest from Bandoghat village Chatterjee— From Chattar village Ganguly— From Gangol village Lahiri— From Lahari village / Sailor

What is the Gotra for Bagchi?

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