About Cheriyan
The surname Cheriyan is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Christians in the state of Kerala. It is derived from the given name Cheriya, which means "small" or "little" in Malayalam. The suffix "-an" is a common patronymic ending in the region, indicating "son of." Therefore, Cheriyan can be interpreted to mean "son of Cheriya" or "descendant of the small one."
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