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This article is about the family name Joshi. For other uses and people with the name, see Joshi (disambiguation).

Joshi (Hindi - जोशी )is a family name common in most of India and in many parts of Nepal. The word Joshi is derived from "Jyotishi" meaning the practioner of Jyotish (Astrology) i.e. Astrologer.

The surname Joshi is an indicator that the person is a Hindu Brahmin.

Contents 1 Joshis in various regions 1.1 Nepal 1.2 India 1.2.1 Gujurat 1.2.2 Rajasthan 1.2.3 Maharashtra 1.2.4 Uttarakhand 1.2.5 Deccan 1.2.6 Punjab 2 Joshi as a Christian name 3 Notable Joshis in society 3.1 Business (£1,000,000+ Net Worth) 3.2 Armed forces 3.3 Politicians and Leaders 3.4 Writers 3.5 Artists 3.5.1 Chess

[edit] Joshis in various regions

[edit] Nepal

In Nepal Joshis are distributed throughout the country. Some have adapted to the newar community as Newars and some have adapted to the khas community of Brahmins.

[edit] India

[edit] Gujurat

[edit] Rajasthan

In Rajasthan - जोशी are Gaur Brahmin or Dadhich Brahmin/Dayama Brahmin.

[edit] Maharashtra

In Maharashtra - जोशी may be either Chitpavan, Karhade or Deshastha Brahmin.

[edit] Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand Joshis are Kumaoni Brahmins.

[edit] Deccan

In Deccan India, the Marathi and the Kannadiga have the name ज़ोशी (nasalised J) as opposed to जोशी in North India and Nepal, however, it's the same surname.

[edit] Punjab

There are many communities in the Punjab region of India that hold the caste Joshi as an surname There is a Town named Kala Sanghian in Punjab where Joshi's Forefathers meditation place is situated. The town is 14 KM adjacent to jalandhar and known for the "Gurudwara Baba Kahan Dass Ji"

[edit] Joshi as a Christian name

Joshi is also an uncommon Christian first name in south India (especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu). In the United States 'Joshi' is more of a pet name ('vili peru') that means 'Joseph' or 'Joshua'.

[edit] Notable Joshis in society

[edit] Business (£1,000,000+ Net Worth)

• Dhruv Rishi Joshi: Entrepreneur
• Sushil Joshi - HRD head - NOKIA
• Vyomesh Joshi, Head, HP, Printer Division

 Yogesh Joshi , Sales Head , Hotel Vikram Delhi

[edit] Armed forces

• General B.C. Joshi: Chief of the army staff (Indian Army)

[edit] Politicians and Leaders

• Murli Manohar Joshi: BJP Leader
• Manohar Joshi: Shiv Sena Leader & former Chief minister of State of Maharashtra, India

[edit] Writers

• Manohar Shyam Joshi: Famous Hindi writer and Father of Indian soap operas.
• Prasoon Joshi: Famous Hindi lyricist.Chairman and Executive Creative Director of Mccan Erricson. India.
• Sharad Joshi: Famous Hindi writer, satirist

prabash joshi:chief editor of newspaper Jansatta

• Rajesh Joshi: Hindi writer from Madhya Pradesh.

[edit] Artists

• Joshi (director), Malayalam Film Director.
• Bhimsen Joshi, Vocalist of Hindustani classical music
• Gayatri Joshi, Former Actress
• Tulip Joshi, Actress
• Mohan Joshi, Actor
• S. T. Joshi (* 1958), Indian American literary scholar and Lovecraft expert.
• Shibani Joshi, On air personality for Fox Business Network

[edit] Chess

• Narayan Rao Joshi
• Ravi Pal Joshi
• Rakesh Joshi