Thandi

Origin and Meaning
Thandi is a surname of South Asian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Punjabi word "thande," which means cold or cool.

History
The Thandi surname is most commonly associated with the Sikh and Punjabi communities who originated from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. The bearers of this surname are believed to have ancestral roots in regions such as Punjab in India and Pakistan.

Distribution
The Thandi surname is prevalent among Sikh and Punjabi communities. Over the years, individuals with the surname Thandi have migrated to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.

Famous Individuals
Notable individuals with the Thandi surname include Meera Thandi, a British artist known for her vibrant and intricate paintings, and Raj Tulsiani, a British entrepreneur who founded the recruitment company Green Park.

There are approximately 1,106 people named Thandi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,821st most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Thandi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Balbir
  • Baljinder
  • Harjinder
  • Harjit
  • Harvinder
  • Jagdeep
  • Jas
  • Jatinder
  • Mani
  • Parminder
  • Rajinder
  • Ranjit
  • Sandeep
  • Satnam

Female

  • Balbinder
  • Baljinder
  • Baljit
  • Harpreet
  • Jasbir
  • Jaswinder
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Narinder
  • Sharnjit
  • Surinder

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