Parmar Surname
“Striker of the enemy”
Rajput/KshatriyaSanskrit (Paramaara) OriginHindi/Gujarati
History & Significance
One of the four Agnivanshi Rajput clans. The Parmar dynasty ruled Malwa (central India) with their capital at Dhar and later Mandu. Raja Bhoj Parmar of the 11th century was a legendary scholar-king renowned for his patronage of arts, architecture, and Sanskrit literature.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Striker of the enemy
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Paramaara)
- Language
- Hindi/Gujarati
- Category
- Rajput/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Parmar surname is predominantly found in:
RajasthanGujaratMadhya Pradesh
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