GOVENDER
Govender
Govender is a surname of South Indian origin commonly found among the British Indian community. It originates from the Tamil word "agam," meaning "inward," and the Sanskrit word "vindha," meaning "conquest." Consequently, the surname Govender signifies "the victor within oneself."
The Govender surname is most prevalent in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, where many Indian immigrants settled in the 19th and 20th centuries. Due to historical ties between South Africa and the United Kingdom, the surname has also gained prominence within the British Indian diaspora.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Govender have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, business, and the arts. This surname carries a sense of heritage and identity that resonates with many individuals of British Indian descent.
There are approximately 1,016 people named Govender in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,294th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Govender.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Clive
- Devan
- Jonathan
- Kumaran
- Ravi
- Reuben
- Roy
- Shaun
- Vincent
- Vinesh
Female
- Deborah
- Emma
- Jane
- Melisha
- Melissa
- Neesha
- Pamela
- Samantha
- Sharon
- Tonya