Basu Surname
“Wealth, brightness”
Kayastha surnamesSanskrit (vasu) origin · Bengali
History & Significance
A Bengali Kayastha surname from vasu; Bose is its anglicised form. Basu families commonly give their gotra as Goutam.
What is the Gotra for Basu?
Gotra is passed down through the paternal line and may vary within families sharing the same surname. Use our Gotra Finder to discover which Gotra your family belongs to.
Find Basu Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Wealth, brightness
- Origin
- Sanskrit (vasu)
- Language
- Bengali
- Category
- Kayastha
Regional Distribution
The Basu surname is predominantly found in: