Bhandari

Bhandari Meaning & Origin

About Bhandari
The surname Bhandari is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Bhandari community, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhandari," which means "treasurer" or "storekeeper." Historically, Bhandaris were responsible for managing the royal treasuries and storehouses, and their surname reflects this occupation. Over time, the surname has become a hereditary family name, passed down through generations, and is now used by individuals from various professions and backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bhandari is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bhandari: 2,244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,517
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.76

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bhandari based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B053060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 N D AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/bhandari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bhandari in Braille

Here's how to represent Bhandari in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bhandari in braille

How to sign the name Bhandari using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bhandari using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bhandari in sign language

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