CHAWLA
Chawla
Chawla is a surname most commonly found among people of Indian descent, particularly those with Punjabi origins. The name Chawla is believed to be of Punjabi and Hindi origin and is commonly found among the Hindu and Sikh communities in India and abroad.
The surname Chawla is derived from the word 'chawal', which means 'rice' in many Indian languages. This surname may have originated from individuals or communities involved in the cultivation, trade, or processing of rice in ancient times.
Individuals with the surname Chawla have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, academia, politics, and the arts. One of the most prominent bearers of the surname is Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut who became the first woman of Indian origin to travel to space.
The Chawla surname is not limited to any specific region in India, and individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the country and around the world as a result of migration and globalisation.
It is important to note that the surname Chawla represents a rich heritage and cultural identity, reflecting the diverse and vibrant tapestry of Indian society.
Typical given names associated with the Chawla surname
Male
- Ajay
- Amit
- Baldev
- Kamal
- Kamlesh
- Mukesh
- Rajeev
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Sanjay
- Sanjeev
- Sunil
- Vikas
Female
- Gulshan
- Harpreet
- Karen
- Kulraj
- Mandeep
- Mohinder
- Nilam
- Pamela
- Pooja
- Priya
- Reena
- Sangeeta
- Sonia
- Sunita
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,187 people named Chawla in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,476th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Chawla.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Famous people named Chawla
- Kalpana Chawla - American astronaut (1962 to 2003)
- Juhi Chawla - Indian actress
- Bhumika Chawla - Indian actress
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.