Dwivedi Surname
“One who knows two Vedas”
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi
History & Significance
A Brahmin surname indicating mastery of two of the four Vedas, closely related to Dubey. The Dwivedi lineage is part of the tradition of naming Brahmin families based on their Vedic learning — Dwivedi (two), Trivedi (three), and Chaturvedi (four).
What is the Gotra for Dwivedi?
Dwivedi families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 14 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Dwivedi families:
Not sure which one is yours?
Find Dwivedi Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- One who knows two Vedas
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Dwivedi surname is predominantly found in: