Puri Surname
“From Puri (city) / Sacred city”
Brahmin/VariousSanskrit (Puri — sacred city) OriginHindi/Punjabi/Odia
History & Significance
A surname with multiple origins across India. In Punjab and Delhi, it is a Brahmin or Khatri surname meaning 'from Puri' or denoting a family with connections to the sacred city of Puri in Odisha. The name is also used in Odisha itself to refer to families with priestly connections to the Jagannath temple. The Puri surname is found in several North Indian communities.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- From Puri (city) / Sacred city
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Puri — sacred city)
- Language
- Hindi/Punjabi/Odia
- Category
- Brahmin/Various
Regional Distribution
The Puri surname is predominantly found in:
PunjabDelhiOdishaUttar Pradesh
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