Mummadi

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People carrying the last name of Mummadi (variably known as "surname" or "family name") usually hail from the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Many people with the family name Mummadi are seen across the globe, originating across the whole of South India. For example, a Google search for "Mummadi" has a link that points to the royal dynasty of Wodeyars of Mysore. [1]. Even though the name "mummadi" somewhat contones a Muslim origin, in fact, it is not. It is a small village in Mysore district (Karnataka State). As is the practice among many South Indian hindus, the last name refers to the village from which his/her ancestors came from.

Mummadi is a common surname in the castes/social groups of Andhra Pradesh such as Reddys. It is very interesting to note the fact that many Reddys who carry the last name of mummadi worship "mysoramma" as the deity.

The following is a short list of some well known personalities carrying the last name of "Mummadi".

  • Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar - Member of the Wodeyar dynasty which ruled Mysore, known for his service to the Mysore state.
  • Mokshagundam Viswesarayya worked in his court. He was the architect behind Krishnasagar Dam.
  • Mummadi Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore.
  • Mummadi Rajarajanarendra Choda, the founder of Rajamhundry, the cultural capital of medieval Andhra.
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