Kumar Surname
“Prince, youth”
Also spelled: Kumari
Various surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi
History & Significance
Kumar is a Sanskrit word for a child, boy, son or prince, and a name of Skanda (Kartikeya). It is used as a given name, a middle name and a surname, and is not tied to any one religion or caste. A study of the Patna High Court (2024) notes that in Bihar it is widely regarded as a caste-neutral name. Forebears data puts it among the most common surnames in India, most frequent in Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Bihar.
What is the Gotra for Kumar?
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Find Kumar Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Prince, youth
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Various
Regional Distribution
The Kumar surname is predominantly found in: