Kushwaha Surname
“Of the line of Kusha”
Also spelled: Koeri, Kachwaha, Shakya
Agricultural/Kshatriya surnamesSanskrit (Kusha, son of Rama) origin · Hindi
History & Significance
A surname of the Kushwaha (Koeri) community of the Gangetic plain, traditionally cultivators, who trace their descent to Kusha, son of Rama, and so claim the Suryavanshi line. The Kachwaha Rajputs of Amber and Jaipur make a similar claim through Kusha, though the two communities are distinct.
What is the Gotra for Kushwaha?
Kushwaha families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 2 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Kushwaha families:
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Find Kushwaha Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Of the line of Kusha
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Kusha, son of Rama)
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Agricultural/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Kushwaha surname is predominantly found in: