Sethi Surname
“Chief, head of a guild”
Khatri surnamesSanskrit (Shreshtha) origin · Punjabi/Hindi
History & Significance
A Khatri surname derived from 'Shreshtha' meaning the best or chief of a merchant guild. The Sethi community has historically led trade guilds and commercial enterprises in Punjab and continues to be prominent in business across North India.
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Find Sethi Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Chief, head of a guild
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Shreshtha)
- Language
- Punjabi/Hindi
- Category
- Khatri
Regional Distribution
The Sethi surname is predominantly found in: