What does the Mittal surname mean?

The Mittal surname means "Friendly, belonging to Mithila". It is of Sanskrit/Place name origin and is predominantly found among Vaishya communities in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi.

Mittal Surname

“Friendly, belonging to Mithila”

VaishyaSanskrit/Place name OriginHindi

History & Significance

A Vaishya surname with possible origins linked to the ancient kingdom of Mithila or the Sanskrit word 'mitra' meaning friend. The Mittal community is part of the Agarwal mercantile tradition and has produced prominent industrialists and business leaders.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Friendly, belonging to Mithila
Origin: Sanskrit/Place name
Language: Hindi
Category: Vaishya

Regional Distribution

The Mittal surname is predominantly found in:

RajasthanHaryanaPunjabDelhi

Related Surnames

Agarwal— From Agroha Gupta— Protected, secret Garg— Descendant of Sage Garga

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