Kaul Surname
“Of the lotus family / of noble birth”
Kashmiri Pandit surnamesSanskrit (Kula — family lineage) origin · Kashmiri
History & Significance
One of the most prominent and widespread Kashmiri Pandit surnames, derived from the Sanskrit 'Kula' meaning noble family or lineage, and associated with the Lotus (Kamala-Kula). The Kaul community is one of three principal KP divisions (Kaul, Dhar, and Bhat) and has produced many eminent scholars, philosophers, and administrators throughout Kashmiri and Indian history.
What is the Gotra for Kaul?
Kaul families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 9 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Kaul families:
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Find Kaul Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Of the lotus family / of noble birth
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Kula — family lineage)
- Language
- Kashmiri
- Category
- Kashmiri Pandit
Regional Distribution
The Kaul surname is predominantly found in: