What does the Namboothiri surname mean?

The Namboothiri surname means "Lord of the Vedas". It is of Malayalam origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in Kerala.

What caste or community is the Namboothiri surname from?

The Namboothiri surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. Kerala Brahmin surname indicating high Vedic learning and priestly status.

Namboothiri Surname

“Lord of the Vedas”

Also spelled: Namboodiri, Nambudiri

Brahmin surnamesMalayalam origin · Malayalam

History & Significance

Kerala Brahmin surname indicating high Vedic learning and priestly status.

What is the Gotra for Namboothiri?

Namboothiri families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 3 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Namboothiri families:

Jamadagni Agastya Taittiriya

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lord of the Vedas
Origin: Malayalam
Language: Malayalam
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Namboothiri surname is predominantly found in:

Kerala

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