KANWAL
Kanwal
Origin and Meaning
Kanwal is a British surname of South Asian origin, notably found in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Punjabi and Urdu word "kanwal", which means lotus flower. Lotuses are symbolic of purity and enlightenment in various Asian cultures.
Distribution
The surname Kanwal is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom compared to its prevalence in South Asia. It is most frequently found among South Asian immigrant communities in Britain, particularly those with roots in India and Pakistan.
Notable Bearers
As a less common surname, there are few notable individuals associated with the name Kanwal in British history or public life. However, within South Asian communities, individuals with the surname Kanwal have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts.
Variants
Variants of the surname Kanwal may include alternative spellings such as Kanval or Kanwaljit, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and transliteration.
There are approximately 435 people named Kanwal in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Kanwal.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aftab
- Hamid
- Harbhajan
- Iqbal
- James
- Manjinder
- Mohammed
- Neil
- Parminder
- Raj
Female
- Afshan
- Faiza
- Nazia
- Nosheen
- Sadia
- Saima
- Samina
- Shamsa
- Shazia
- Sobia