DEWJI
Dewji
Dewji is a British surname of South Asian origin, particularly common among the Ismaili Muslim community. The name "Dewji" is believed to be derived from the Persian word "Dew," meaning "learned" or "wise."
The Dewji surname is often associated with individuals of Gujarati heritage, predominantly hailing from India and East Africa, where many members of the Dewji family migrated to in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Individuals with the surname Dewji have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, academia, and philanthropy. The Dewji family is known for their entrepreneurial spirit and charitable endeavours, supporting education, healthcare, and community development initiatives.
The Dewji surname carries a sense of pride and legacy among those who bear it, symbolising a rich cultural heritage blended with a spirit of enterprise and giving back to society.
Typical given names associated with the Dewji surname
Male
- Abbas
- Ahmed
- Alex
- Ali
- Gulzar
- Hadi
- Hussein
- Mohamed
- Munir
- Murtaza
- Nazir
- Nizar
- Salim
Female
- Ally
- Bhavna
- Fatema
- Fatima
- Khurshid
- Leena
- Nishat
- Sayyida
- Sukayna
- Zainab
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 201 people named Dewji in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dewji.
