Kshatriya

Kshatriya Meaning & Origin

About Kshatriya
The surname Kshatriya is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatra," which means "warrior" or "ruler." It is a hereditary title given to the second highest varna (social class) in the traditional Hindu caste system of India. Kshatriyas traditionally held positions of power and authority, serving as warriors, rulers, and administrators. The surname Kshatriya signifies a lineage associated with the warrior class and is often used by individuals belonging to this social group.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kshatriya: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K20360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K SH AH0 T R IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/kshatriya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kshatriya in Braille

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

The name Kshatriya in braille

How to sign the name Kshatriya using Sign Language

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

The name Kshatriya in sign language

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