CHANNA
Channa
Channa is a British surname of South Asian origin, particularly common among individuals of Indian and Pakistani descent. It is of Punjabi and Urdu origin and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Channa," meaning "moon."
Individuals bearing the surname Channa can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in communities with significant South Asian diaspora. The surname often signifies ancestral ties to the Indian subcontinent and carries with it the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The Channa surname is associated with families who have a history of diverse professions, from business and academia to arts and public service. Over the years, many individuals with the surname Channa have made notable contributions to British society, reflecting the integration and success of immigrant communities in the United Kingdom.
Like many surnames of ethnic origin, the surname Channa serves as a link to ancestral roots and a symbol of pride in cultural identity among British families of South Asian descent.
There are approximately 568 people named Channa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Channa.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Davinder
- Gurdev
- Gurpal
- Harbans
- Harminder
- Harvinder
- Muhammad
- Parminder
- Sandeep
- Sandip
- Upkar
Female
- Baljit
- Gursharan
- Hardip
- Jasbir
- Jaswinder
- Kiran
- Manjit
- Rupinder
- Sarah
- Surinder
Similar and related surnames
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