BAKHSHI
Bakhshi
Bakhshi is a British surname with roots in the Persian language. The surname Bakhshi is derived from the Persian term "Bakhsh" which means "fortunate" or "blessed". It is believed that this surname was brought to Britain by immigrants of Persian or Central Asian descent.
The Bakhshi surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals carrying this name. As with many surnames of foreign origin, the pronunciation and spelling of Bakhshi may have evolved over time as families assimilated into British society.
Individuals with the surname Bakhshi can be found in various regions of the UK, and they may have diverse backgrounds and occupations. The Bakhshi surname carries with it a sense of history and cultural heritage, reflecting the migration and integration of different communities into British society.
While not as common as some other British surnames, Bakhshi remains an intriguing reminder of the diverse tapestry of identities that form the British population.
There are approximately 212 people named Bakhshi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bakhshi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ali
- Azhar
- Balbir
- David
- Hasan
- Karim
- Mohammad
- Omar
- Rohana
- Sanveer
- Surjit
- Tejinder
Female
- Deepti
- Fatima
- Henna
- Joyce
- Kiran
- Maryam
- Rohana
- Saloni
- Sarbjit
- Victoria