KALIRAI
Also recorded as Kali Rai, Kali-Rai
Kalirai
The surname Kalirai originates from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is commonly found among the Sikh and Hindu communities. The name "Kalirai" is believed to have derived from the Punjabi word "kal" meaning "black" and "rai," which is a title used by landowning communities.
The Kalirai family name may be associated with agriculture or land ownership, reflecting the historical occupation of the ancestral family members. Over time, some individuals with the surname Kalirai have migrated to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
In the UK, the Kalirai surname is predominantly found in communities with South Asian heritage, particularly in areas with significant Punjabi populations. Many individuals with the surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, academia, arts, and politics.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Kalirai may vary among different family branches and regions. However, the name continues to carry a sense of cultural pride and identity for those who bear it.
There are approximately 409 people named Kalirai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Kalirai.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjeet
- Balbir
- Baljinder
- Govinder
- Inderjit
- Jaswant
- Jatinder
- Kulwant
- Mohinder
- Ranjit
- Ravinder
- Sandeep
- Surjit
Female
- Baljinder
- Baljit
- Daljit
- Jasbir
- Kamaljit
- Nirmal
- Paramjit
- Parmjit
- Rita
- Sukhjinder
- Surinder
Similar and related surnames
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