Swamy Surname
“Lord, master”
Also spelled: Swami
Various surnamesSanskrit origin · Telugu/Tamil
History & Significance
Swamy (also Swami) is from Sanskrit svamin, 'owner, master, lord'. Monier-Williams notes it as a title put at the end of names, especially of natives of the Carnatic. Hobson-Jobson says it is used in South India as a respectful address, especially to Brahmans, and for a temple image. As a surname it is a title or personal name carried by families of many communities, so it does not show caste.
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Find Swamy Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Lord, master
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Telugu/Tamil
- Category
- Various
Regional Distribution
The Swamy surname is predominantly found in: