DHANJAL
Dhanjal
Dhanjal is a surname of Punjabi origin that is commonly found among the Sikh community in India and the Indian diaspora worldwide, including in the United Kingdom. The surname is associated with the Jat community, which historically has been involved in agriculture and military service.
The etymology of the surname "Dhanjal" is believed to be derived from the Punjabi word "dhan," which translates to "wealth" or "prosperity," and "jal," which means "in the water." This combination of words may symbolize abundance or prosperity in agricultural contexts.
Individuals with the surname Dhanjal have made contributions to various fields, including business, academics, politics, and the arts. The Dhanjal family name is often passed down through generations, maintaining a sense of heritage and identity among its bearers.
In modern times, many individuals bearing the surname Dhanjal have migrated to the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, where they have integrated into diverse societies while preserving their cultural roots. The Dhanjal surname serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of Indian heritage and the global diaspora's influence on British society.
There are approximately 1,017 people named Dhanjal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,286th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Dhanjal.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Hardeep
- Harjinder
- Inderjeet
- Jaspal
- Mandish
- Manjit
- Manmohan
- Parminder
- Rajinder
- Sandeep
- Satbachan
- Satwinder
- Surjit
- Tarlok
Female
- Gulshan
- Gurpreet
- Hardip
- Jasbir
- Jaswinder
- Kamaljit
- Kiran
- Manjit
- Narinder
- Nirmal
- Surinder