SAXENA
Saxena
Saxena is a surname of North Indian origin that is commonly found among the Brahmins, the highest Hindu caste traditionally associated with priestly and scholarly functions. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Shashan" or "Shasana," meaning "command" or "authority."
The Saxena surname is most prevalent among people hailing from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Over time, members of the Saxena clan have spread across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, including in countries such as the United Kingdom.
Notable individuals bearing the Saxena surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including academics, civil service, business, and politics. In the United Kingdom, the Saxena name may be associated with professionals who have immigrated from India to pursue opportunities in their chosen fields.
The Saxena surname carries with it a rich cultural heritage and a sense of identity for those who bear it. Through the diaspora of Indian communities around the world, the Saxena name continues to be preserved and passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its ancestral roots in North India.
There are approximately 726 people named Saxena in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,437th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Saxena.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ak
- Amit
- Anurag
- Deepak
- Dhiraj
- Gaurav
- Govind
- Rajeev
- Richard
- Rohit
- Sachin
- Sandeep
- Sanjay
- Siddharth
- Vishal
Female
- Anju
- Chetna
- Lisa
- Mamta
- Neha
- Parul
- Priyanka
- Ruchi
- Seema
- Shweta