About Agnihotri
The surname Agnihotri is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "agni" meaning "fire" and "hotri" meaning "priest." It is a Brahmin surname associated with the Hindu ritual of Agnihotra, which involves the offering of oblations to the sacred fire. Agnihotri families traditionally held the role of priests and performed religious ceremonies and rituals related to fire worship. Today, the surname Agnihotri is found among various communities and is often associated with individuals who have a historical connection to the priestly profession or a lineage of priests.
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The surname Agnihotri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Agnihotri based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Agnihotri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Agnihotri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.