Khatri

Khatri Meaning & Origin

About Khatri
The surname Khatri is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatriya," which means warrior or ruler. It is a prominent surname among the Punjabi and Gujarati communities in India. Historically, the Khatri community belonged to the warrior caste and were traditionally involved in military and administrative roles. Over time, many Khatri families diversified into various professions, including business, trade, and agriculture. Today, the surname Khatri is associated with a diverse range of occupations and is a symbol of pride and heritage for those who bear it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khatri: 1,991
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,870
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khatri 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 Khatri is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T R IY0
🌐 IPA
/khatri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khatri in Braille

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

The name Khatri in braille

How to sign the name Khatri using Sign Language

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

The name Khatri in sign language

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