SOHI
Sohi is a Punjabi surname whose name is derived from the Punjabi word sohī, meaning “beautiful” or “handsome”. The etymology reflects a cultural tradition of attributing virtuous qualities to family names.
It is a common surname within the Sikh community and is often borne by individuals regarded as attractive or charming. The surname is also associated with the Jat-clan of the same name, which is one of the many clans that form the Jat community in the Punjab region.
The Sohi family is widely dispersed across the former Punjab province of British India, now split between the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Large concentrations can be found in towns such as Amritsar, Lahore and Jhang, where they have traditionally engaged in agriculture and related rural occupations.
In contemporary society, members of the Sohi surname continue to participate actively in both secular and religious life, maintaining the cultural heritage of their clan while contributing to the broader civic and economic fabric of their respective regions.
Typical given names associated with the Sohi surname
Male
- Amritpal
- Dalbir
- Davinder
- Gurdeep
- Hardeep
- Mohinder
- Paul
- Raj
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Sandeep
Female
- Amandeep
- Anita
- Baljinder
- Balvinder
- Hardip
- Jaswinder
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sukhjit
- Sukhvinder
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 346 people named Sohi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Sohi.
