CHHABRA
Chhabra
Chhabra is a surname of Indian origin, commonly found in the British South Asian population. The name is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit word Chhabra, which means "a roof" or "an umbrella". It is likely that the surname was originally used to denote individuals associated with the making or selling of umbrellas or roof-building.
The Chhabra surname is particularly prevalent in the Punjabi and North Indian communities, with many individuals of this heritage bearing the name. Over time, members of the Chhabra family have migrated to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
In the UK, individuals with the surname Chhabra have made notable contributions in various fields, ranging from business and academia to the arts and public service. The Chhabra family name continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a rich heritage and cultural identity within the British South Asian diaspora.
There are approximately 422 people named Chhabra in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Chhabra.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ajay
- Amit
- Anand
- Anil
- Anuj
- Dhiraj
- Harmeet
- Pankaj
- Rajiv
- Sundeep
- Varun
- Vivek
Female
- Anita
- Deepika
- Harpreet
- Mamta
- Namita
- Puneet
- Sakshi
- Shashi
- Sheetal
- Shilpa