PURI
Puri
Puri is a British surname with roots in India. It is commonly found among people of Punjabi and Indian descent who have migrated to the United Kingdom.
The name Puri originates from the North Indian region of Punjab, where it is associated with a town called Puri. In Punjabi, the word "Puri" translates to "town" or "locality". Over time, individuals with this surname have dispersed across various countries, including the UK.
In the United Kingdom, the Puri surname is not only a symbol of heritage but also of resilience and community strength. Many individuals bearing the Puri name have contributed significantly to British society through their work in various fields such as business, academia, and the arts.
The Puri surname represents a blend of Indian cultural heritage and British identity, embodying the diversity and multiculturalism that characterise modern-day Britain.
Notable Individuals Some notable individuals with the surname Puri include:
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Om Puri (1950-2017) - Celebrated Indian actor who worked extensively in Indian films as well as British and American cinema.
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Anita Puri - Award-winning British-Indian author known for her novels that explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.
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Rajesh Puri - Accomplished British businessman known for his contributions to the retail industry.
The Puri surname serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures that have come together to shape contemporary British society.
There are approximately 1,617 people named Puri in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,017th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Puri.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ajay
- Amit
- Anil
- Arun
- Deepak
- Pankaj
- Rohit
- Sanjay
- Sunil
- Vikas
- Vinod
- Vishal
Female
- Anita
- Anna
- Poonam
- Rita
- Sapna
- Sarita
- Shivani
- Sonia
- Sunita
- Sushma
- Tripta
Similar and related surnames
- Par
- Pari
- Paria
- Pariah
- Parie
- Paries
- Paris
- Parri
- Parrie
- Parries
- Parris
- Pary
- Pear
- Pearie
- Pearis
- Peer
- Peerie
- Peeris
- Peirie
- Peiris
- Per
- Peri
- Peria
- Perie
- Peries
- Perio
- Peris
- Perri
- Perria
- Perrie
- Perries
- Perrio
- Perris
- Pery
- Peuria
- Pieri
- Pierie
- Pieris
- Pierri
- Pierrie
- Pir
- Piri
- Pirie
- Piriou
- Piris
- Piriz
- Pirri
- Pirrie
- Poor
- Por
- Poria
- Porie
- Poris
- Porri
- Pour
- Pouria
- Pourie
- Pouris
- Pur
- Pura
- Pure
- Purey
- Purice
- Purie
- Puriel
- Puries
- Purim
- Purin
- Purina
- Purini
- Puris
- Purits
- Puritz
- Puro
- Purr
- Purrey
- Purrie
- Purris
- Purry
- Purs
- Pury
- Pyper
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