What does the Kak surname mean?

The Kak surname means "Not settled; traditionally explained as kakh, a respectful word for an elder brother or uncle". It is of Kashmiri origin and is predominantly found among Kashmiri Pandit communities in Kashmir Valley, Jammu, Delhi.

Kak Surname

“Not settled; traditionally explained as kakh, a respectful word for an elder brother or uncle”

Also spelled: Kakh

Kashmiri Pandit surnamesKashmiri origin · Kashmiri

History & Significance

Kak is a Kashmiri Pandit family name (kram). Walter Lawrence (1895) lists it among the leading krams of the Pandits. Family tradition derives it from kakh, a respectful word for an elder brother or uncle. Kalhana's Rajatarangini names a family of Kaka whose men held army command and high office in the early 12th century. Whether Kaks today descend from it is not known.

What is the Gotra for Kak?

Kak families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 4 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Kak families:

Shakapuni Bhavayavya Alamba Kaunsha

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Not settled; traditionally explained as kakh, a respectful word for an elder brother or uncle
Origin: Kashmiri
Language: Kashmiri
Category: Kashmiri Pandit

Regional Distribution

The Kak surname is predominantly found in:

Kashmir Valley Jammu Delhi

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