Purohit Surname
“Family priest”
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit (purohita) origin · Hindi/Gujarati/Marathi
History & Significance
From purohita, 'one placed in front', the family or royal priest. Carried by Brahmin families whose ancestors served as household priests.
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Find Purohit Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Family priest
- Origin
- Sanskrit (purohita)
- Language
- Hindi/Gujarati/Marathi
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Purohit surname is predominantly found in: