What does the Joshi surname mean?

The Joshi surname means "Astrologer, priest". It is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Gujarat, North India.

What caste or community is the Joshi surname from?

The Joshi surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. Brahmin surname meaning astrologer or priest, found across Western and Northern India.

Joshi Surname

“Astrologer, priest”

Also spelled: Jyotishi

Brahmin surnamesSanskrit origin · Marathi/Gujarati/Hindi

History & Significance

Brahmin surname meaning astrologer or priest, found across Western and Northern India.

What is the Gotra for Joshi?

Joshi families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 33 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Joshi families:

Bharadwaj Vashishtha Jamadagni Atri Mudgala Garg Parashar Harit

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Kaundinya Bhrigu Maudgalya Dhananjaya Mandavya Upamanyu Kutsa Galava Katyayan Bhaland Savarna Saunak Bhargava Chyavana Markandeya Aurva Kautsa Jaimini Nidagha Dattatreya Valakhilya Kanvayana Nandana Taittiriya Raivata

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Astrologer, priest
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Marathi/Gujarati/Hindi
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Joshi surname is predominantly found in:

Maharashtra Gujarat North India

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Joshi Surname: Gotras of Joshi Families Across Maharashtra and the North

Explore the Gotras of Joshi families in Maharashtra and northern India, their origins, communities, and how the lineage shapes family heritage today.

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