Chowdhury
Surname in the Indian subcontinent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chowdhury is a title of honour, usually hereditary, originating from the Indian subcontinent.[1][better source needed] It is an adaption from Sanskrit. During the Mughal rule, it was a title awarded to eminent people, while during British rule, the term was associated with zamindars and social leaders. The common female equivalent was Chowdhurani.[2] Many landlords under the Permanent Settlement carried this surname.[citation needed] Land reforms after the partition of India abolished the permanent settlement.[citation needed] In modern times, the term is a common South Asian surname for both males and females.[citation needed]
It has been suggested that Chaudhri, Chaudhri (surname) and Chaudhari (surname) be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2024. |
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Pronunciation | chow-dhuree chaw-dree chow-dree |
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Meaning | Holder of four; four-way duties; four responsibilities |
Region of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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Variant form(s) | Chaudhary, Chaudri, Choudhary, Chaudhry, Chowdary, Chowdhry, Chowdhary, Chaudry, Choudary, Choudhry, Chaudhuri, Chaudhari, Chudhry, Choudhari, Choudhury, Chowdhuri, Chowduri, Chaudhurani, Choudhurani, Chowdhurani, Chowdhrani, Choudhrani, Chaudhrani. |
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