List of gotras

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The word "Gotra" means "lineage" in the Sanskrit language. While it is somewhat akin to a family name, the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, as given names may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than gotra.

People belonging to the same gotra also belong to the same caste in the Hindu social system. But there is a notable exception among matrilineal Tulu/Malayalee speakers where the lineages are the same across the castes. For such lists of gotras compounded by caste, please refer to the following:

  1. Brahmins: refer to List of Brahmin gotras
  2. vysyas: refer to List of Vysya Gotras
  3. Khatris: refer to List of Khatri last names
  4. Nairs
  5. Rajputs: refer to Rajput clans
  6. Jats: refer to List of Jat clans
  7. Kongu Vellala Gounder's: refer to List of Kongu Vellala kootams
  8. Tuluva/Malayalees: refer to Tuluva Malayali lineage system


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