Gupta Surname
“Protected, secret”
VaishyaSanskrit OriginHindi
History & Significance
Widely used by merchant communities across North and Eastern India with historical significance from the Gupta Empire.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Protected, secret
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Vaishya
Regional Distribution
The Gupta surname is predominantly found in:
North IndiaEastern India
What is the Gotra for Gupta?
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.
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