Mudaliar Surname
“First citizen”
Also spelled: Gounder
Landowner surnamesTamil (mudal, first) origin · Tamil
History & Significance
A title meaning 'first' that became a community name among several Tamil groups, notably the Thondaimandala Vellalar and Sengunthar.
What is the Gotra for Mudaliar?
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Find Mudaliar Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- First citizen
- Origin
- Tamil (mudal, first)
- Language
- Tamil
- Category
- Landowner
Regional Distribution
The Mudaliar surname is predominantly found in: