Nigam Surname
“Of the Nigam (Veda) tradition”
Kayastha surnamesSanskrit (nigama, scripture) origin · Hindi
History & Significance
One of the twelve Chitraguptavanshi Kayastha subgroups, mainly in Uttar Pradesh. The name is read in tradition as 'of the scriptures', fitting the Kayastha role as scribes and record keepers.
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Find Nigam Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Of the Nigam (Veda) tradition
- Origin
- Sanskrit (nigama, scripture)
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Kayastha
Regional Distribution
The Nigam surname is predominantly found in: