About Govindan
The surname Govindan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit name Govinda, which is composed of the elements "go" meaning "cow" and "vinda" meaning "finding" or "discovering." It is a common surname among people of the Hindu community, particularly in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The name Govindan is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is considered the protector of cows in Hindu mythology. Therefore, the surname Govindan can be interpreted to mean "one who finds or discovers cows" or "devotee of Lord Krishna."
The surname Govindan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Govindan 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 Govindan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Govindan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.