Parmar Surname
“Striker of the enemy”
Rajput/Kshatriya surnamesSanskrit (Paramaara) origin · Hindi/Gujarati
History & Significance
One of the four Agnivanshi Rajput clans. The Parmar dynasty ruled Malwa (central India) with their capital at Dhar and later Mandu. Raja Bhoj Parmar of the 11th century was a legendary scholar-king renowned for his patronage of arts, architecture, and Sanskrit literature.
What is the Gotra for Parmar?
Parmar families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. The Gotra most often recorded among Parmar families:
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Find Parmar Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Striker of the enemy
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Paramaara)
- Language
- Hindi/Gujarati
- Category
- Rajput/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Parmar surname is predominantly found in: