What does the Lahiri surname mean?

The Lahiri surname means "From Lahari village / Sailor". It is of Bengali/Place name origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura.

Lahiri Surname

“From Lahari village / Sailor”

BrahminBengali/Place name OriginBengali

History & Significance

A Bengali Brahmin surname derived from the village of Lahari in Bengal. The Lahiri family is among the prominent Brahmin clans of Bengal and has produced eminent figures in literature, music, and arts. The renowned film composer Bappi Lahiri and tabla maestro Bikram Ghosh are among the notable Lahiri family members.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From Lahari village / Sailor
Origin: Bengali/Place name
Language: Bengali
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Lahiri surname is predominantly found in:

West BengalAssamTripura

Related Surnames

Banerjee— Teacher, priest from Bandoghat village Mukherjee— Chief, headman from village Chatterjee— From Chattar village Ganguly— From Gangol village

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