DASGUPTA

Dasgupta

Dasgupta is a Bengali Hindu surname originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly associated with individuals from the Indian state of West Bengal, specifically those with Bengali heritage.

Origin and Meaning

The surname Dasgupta is derived from the Sanskrit words "Das" and "Gupta". "Das" can be interpreted to mean "servant" or "devotee", while "Gupta" translates to "protected" or "secretive". Therefore, the surname Dasgupta can be loosely translated to mean "the servant/protector".

Cultural Significance

In Bengali culture, the surname Dasgupta is often associated with individuals of Brahmin or Kshatriya varna (caste). Historically, individuals with this surname were scholars, priests, administrators, or warriors. Many prominent figures from West Bengal have borne the surname Dasgupta.

Notable Individuals

• Ashis Nandy Dasgupta - an Indian political psychologist and social theorist.

• Amartya Sen Dasgupta - a Nobel laureate in Economics known for his work on welfare economics and social choice theory.

• Anurag Dasgupta - a fictional character featured in popular Bengali literature.

Legacy

The surname Dasgupta has a long and illustrious heritage within Bengali society. It continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a connection to the rich cultural and intellectual traditions of West Bengal.

References

1. Chatterjee, Pran Nath. (2007). The History of Surnames and Family Names in East India.

2. Sen, Amartya. (1999). Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Hindu

Language of origin: Hindi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

• Arjun
• Arnav
• Ashish
• Bappa
• Bhaskar
• Carlos
• Kalyan
• Kaushik
• Neil
• Partha
• Ranjit
• Robin
• Saurabh
• Sudip

Female

• Amanda
• Amrita
• Anjali
• Ann
• Barbara
• Carol
• Chandra
• Dixie
• Elizabeth
• Ishita
• Rana
• Riddhi
• Sohini
• Sonali
• Sumita