Doshi

Doshi Meaning & Origin

About Doshi
The surname Doshi is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Gujarati and Jain communities. It is derived from the Gujarati word "dosha," which means "fault" or "defect." The surname Doshi is often associated with the Brahmin caste and is believed to have originated from the occupation of astrologers or those who were responsible for identifying and rectifying faults or defects in horoscopes. Today, individuals with the surname Doshi can be found across various professions and regions, but the name still carries a historical association with astrology and fault-finding.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doshi: 2,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Ranking information for the surname Doshi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TX
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdoʊʃi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doshi in Braille

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

The name Doshi in braille

How to sign the name Doshi using Sign Language

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

The name Doshi in sign language

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