Kulkarni
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Kulkarni(कुलकर्णी/कुळकर्णी) is a common family name in the Karnataka and Maharashtra states of India.
The name Kulkarni is believed to a combination of two words (kula and karani). Kula means the root of the family, and Karanika means one who maintains records or accounts. Traditionally, Kulkarni was a title used for people who used to maintain the accounts and records of the villages and used to collect taxes. Most of the Kulkarnis are Deshastha or Karhade Brahmins by caste. In addition, Kulkarnis from Karnataka are predominantly Madhava Brahmins.
Two of the most famous Kulkarnis are Saint Dyaneshwar and Saint Eknath[citation needed]. Dyaneshwar is widely credited to be the founder of Marathi literature.
Kulkarni can refer to:
