Garg Surname
“Descendant of Sage Garga”
History & Significance
A prominent Vaishya surname tracing lineage to Rishi Garga, one of the Vedic sages. The Garg community has historically been associated with commerce, banking, and trade across North India, with deep roots in the Agroha mercantile tradition.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Descendant of Sage Garga
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Vaishya
Regional Distribution
The Garg surname is predominantly found in:
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What is the Gotra for Garg?
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