Raina Surname
“Queen / Night”
Kashmiri Pandit surnamesSanskrit (Rajni — queen) origin · Kashmiri
History & Significance
A prominent Kashmiri Pandit surname derived from the Sanskrit 'Rajni' (queen) or from a clan ancestor. The Raina family is one of the most recognised Kashmiri Pandit clans, with a significant presence in literature, academia, and public service. Many Raina families settled across North India and the diaspora after the 1989–90 exodus from the Kashmir Valley.
What is the Gotra for Raina?
Raina families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 9 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Raina families:
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- Meaning
- Queen / Night
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Rajni — queen)
- Language
- Kashmiri
- Category
- Kashmiri Pandit
Regional Distribution
The Raina surname is predominantly found in: