Search results
Rai (Hindi: राय; Urdu: رائے; Bengali: রায়; Nepali: राई) [1] is a surname in use since historical times on the Indian subcontinent. Etymologically the term is inherited from ( Śaurasenī Prākṛta ) Shauraseni : 𑀭𑀸𑀬 , romanized: rāya , from Sanskrit : राजन् , romanized : rājan .
Rai Meaning & Origin. About Rai. The surname Rai has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In India, Rai is a surname commonly found among various communities, including the Rajputs, Jats, and Bhumihars.
The surname is primarily found in Asia, where 98 percent of Rai are found; 95 percent are found in South Asia and 92 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 15,891 st most numerous first name globally, held by 59,834 people.
Indian: 1. (northeastern states): from a personal name based on Hindi rai, Sanskrit rājā ‘king’. 2. (Karnataka): name found in the Bunt community of coastal Karnataka, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Arun, Arti, Ashok, Bharat, Jyoti, Kanti, Leela, Mani, Manish, Mukesh, Nisha, Pavan.
The last name Rai, is a Hindu surname derived from the Sanskrit word, 'rayi', meaning 'king'. Historically, Rai was a title chosen by various rulers in the Indian subcontinent, to commemorate their power and influence.
Rai Name Meaning. Indian: (northeastern states): from a personal name based on Hindi rai, Sanskrit rājā ‘king’. (Karnataka): name found in the Bunt community of coastal Karnataka, of unexplained etymology. Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Rai Surname Meaning Indian:: (northeastern states): from a personal name based on Hindi rai Sanskrit rājā ‘king’. (Karnataka): name found in the Bunt community of coastal Karnataka of unexplained etymology.
See what interesting facts you’ll learn about your surname on Ancestry. With the world's largest collection of online family history records, Ancestry helps you find the details of your family story.
Rai is a surname from coastal Karnataka in India. It is found among Hindus of the Bunt community.
For surname Rai, find its Origin. List of Indian, International & Similar surnames, surnames by Origin, Language & Religion.
