MURTHY
Murthy
Murthy is a surname of South Indian origin that has become increasingly common in the United Kingdom due to immigration patterns. The surname is most commonly found among Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada speaking communities in India.
The etymology of the surname Murthy can be traced back to the Sanskrit word 'Murti', which means form or embodiment, often referring to a deity in Hindu mythology. It is a common component of many traditional Hindu names. The added 'h' in the surname is a transliteration convention that has been adopted over time.
In the United Kingdom, individuals bearing the surname Murthy have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, technology, and the arts. The diaspora community bearing this surname has played an active role in bridging cultural ties between Britain and India.
Notable individuals with the surname Murthy include N. R. Narayana Murthy, an Indian IT industrialist and the co-founder of Infosys, and Sudha Murty, an Indian author, philanthropist, and the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.
The presence of the surname Murthy in British society reflects the multicultural tapestry of the country and the rich diversity brought in by immigrants.
There are approximately 328 people named Murthy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Murthy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ajit
- Ashok
- Chetan
- Jonathan
- Krishna
- Rajesh
- Sandeep
- Sunil
- Surya
- Vikram
Female
- Anita
- Anupama
- Aruna
- Elizabeth
- Geetha
- Katarzyna
- Priya
- Rachna
- Rema
- Smitha