Vyas Surname
“Arranger, compiler”
History & Significance
A Brahmin surname taken from Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata, and from the role of reciter of the Puranas. Many Vyas families are of Parashar gotra, in Vyasa's own line, though others carry different gotras.
What is the Gotra for Vyas?
Vyas 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 Vyas families:
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Find Vyas Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Arranger, compiler
- Origin
- Sanskrit (vyasa)
- Language
- Hindi/Gujarati
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Vyas surname is predominantly found in:
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In the Blog
Vyas Surname: Descent Claimed from Veda Vyasa and the Real Gotras
Explore the Vyas surname, its claimed descent from Veda Vyasa, the authentic Gotras linked to this lineage, and how Gotra and surname traditions differ.
Parashar Gotra — Rishi Parashara, Vishnu Purana & Father of Vyasa
Explore the Parashar Gotra — lineage of Rishi Parashara, author of the Vishnu Purana, father of Vyasa, and founder of Vedic astrology (Jyotisha).