This post is about parsi surnames list. Parsi people are known as business people and the most intelligent people. Their population is very less in our country then also they are very popular. Their religion teaches us to help each other and they do charity a lot. In this post, you will get all the surnames of the Parsi community.
Parsi Surnames
1- Tata
The word tata means Cheerful. Jamshedji Tata, Ratan Tata both are worlds most popular and lovable Businessman of India. Indian People look Ratan Tata as a God.
2- Mistry
Mistry Known as Architecture.
3- Wadia
Wadia originated from Arabic. Wadia means Guardianship, deposit.
4- Godrej
Godrej means ruler of the Divine. They are one of the biggest businessman of India.
5- Poonawalla
Poonawala word came from persian word “Punawala”. They known as expert in horse breeding. They are in various fields now including philanthropy, education and Healthcare.
6– Bhabha
Bhabha means radiance or light. Homi Bhabha is famous nuclear physicist of India.
7- Cama
Cama means Desire or wish. The Cama family known for their contribution in various fields including business and education and health department. Cama Hospital is based in Mumbai
8- Vyarawalla
Vyarawalla means to express. Homai Vyarawalla was known for her photographs of India’s political and social leaders in the mid-20th century.
9- Naoroji
Naoroji means light or brightness. Dadabhai naoroji who was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and the famous political leader
10- Mehta
Mehtas known for accountant or Chief in Sanskrit. they are mostly now in finance, medicine and the arts.
11- Irani
Irani word came from Iran which was historically known as Persia. Irani cafes are most popular in India and other country also.
12- Sethna
Sethna know for managing property and Assets of a particular village or community. They are in various business like Finance, law, and the arts.
13- Motivala
Motivala name famous for dealer of Pearl.
14- Manekshaw
Manekshaw famous for gem dealer. The surname is associated with one of the most celebrated military commanders of India
(Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw).
15- Mercury
They are known for messenger of the Gods.
16- Nariman
Nariman means Faith and Brightness. Nariman known for possessor of pomegranates. Nariman Point is one of the most famous location in Mumbai.
17- Sorabjee
Sorabjee means respectful person.
18- Umrigar
It is variation of Gujarati word “Umrekh” which means fig tree.
19- Tarapore
It came from Gujarati word Taraf which means side or place. Taraporewala is one of the oldest aquarium based in Mumbai.
20- Balsara
Balsara derived from the words “bali” and “sara”, which together mean “offering goods” or “paying tribute”.
21- Deboo
The meaning of Deboo means as physician or doctor. They are mainly in medical profession.
22- Sarbh
Sarbh word came from arabic word “Saraf” which means exchange or moneychanger.
23- Brocha
Brocha means Blessing or someone who will bring good luck or blessing to others.
24- Kapadia
Kapad means cloth. Kapadia’s are mainly in textile business. They know as cloth merchant.
25- Abraham
Abraham word is similar as father. A man who treat others like a father or guide.
Parsi Surnames in India
26- Daruwalla
Daruwalla are those people who are pharmacist. They known as medicine provide or seller of medicine.
27- Batliwala
Batli means Bottle. They known as Bottle trader or seller.
28- Gheewala
Ghee means Butter. They known as a producer of Ghee.
29- Soonawala
Soonawala are famous for selling of good things or trader of good things.
30- Choksy
Choksy are famous for jeweler or goldsmith.
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31- Jeejeebhoy
It means respected. A person who is respectful.
32- Avari
Those who are in business of wood or carpenter.
33- Damania
Damania means keep control on others.
34- Chothia
Chothia means little or we can call a young one.
35- Bomanji
Bomanji known as protector or guardian. “Bomanji” was originally used for the Parsi priests who served as guardians of the fire temples in ancient Iran.
36- Bharucha
Bharucha word came from Bharuch city of Gujarat.
37- Banaji
Banaji menas a son of lady.
38- Merwan
The meaning of Merwan is kindness. Merwan is famous for bakery. They are mostly in bakery business.
39- Nazir
Nazir are those who are supervisors.
40- Pithawalla
Pithawalla means owner. They are the owner.
41- Davar
Davar means judge or advocate. They are very helpful people.
42- Sutaria
Sutaria are mostly in thread business. Suta means thread.
43- Sidhwa
Sidhwa means pure. They are very pure in their work.
44- Gowadia
Gowadia word came from Sanskrit word Govinda which means a lord of cows. They are mostly involved in husbandry or agriculture.
45- Vazifdar
Vazifdar means a responsible person. Someone who is responsible or accountable for their duties.
46- Petit
Petit means young or small. Those who are youngest or smallest in the family.
47- Sethna
Sethna derived from Gujarati word Seth which means merchant or moneylender. They are mostly on financial activity.
48- Dadabhoy
It came from Persian word DADA which means grandfather. Those who are wealthy & high in social status.
49- Dinshaw
Dinshaw means king of a religion. They are also known as religious ruler.
50- Shivdasani
Shiv means lord “Shiva” and Dasani means “Devotee” therefore Shivdasani means devotee of Lord Shiva.
51- Dastur
The meaning of Dastur is regulation.
52- Dorabjee
It means gift of god.
53- Zorabian
Zorabian means shining.
54- Broacha
The meaning of Broacha is bull.
55- Cyrusi
Cyrusi word refers to sun.
