Upadhyay Surname
“Teacher, priest”
BrahminSanskrit OriginHindi
History & Significance
Brahmin surname meaning teacher or one who teaches the Vedas.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Teacher, priest
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Upadhyay surname is predominantly found in:
North India
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