Bhandari
Bhandari or Bhandary is a surname found in various Hindu castes and communities in India and Nepal. Bhandari means treasurer, keeper of a storehouse. In Punjab, Bhandaris belong to the Khatri caste. In Nepal, the surname is used by both Matwali and Tagadhari Chhetris, as well as Bahuns.
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Language(s) | Sanskrit |
Meaning | Treasurer, keeper of a storehouse |
Region of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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