About Mohapatra
The surname Mohapatra is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people belonging to the Odia community in the state of Odisha. The name Mohapatra is derived from the Sanskrit words "Moha" meaning "illusion" or "attachment" and "Patra" meaning "vessel" or "container." Therefore, the surname Mohapatra can be interpreted to mean "one who holds or contains illusion" or "one who is free from attachment." It is a title traditionally associated with the Brahmin caste, indicating their role as custodians of religious rituals and knowledge.
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The surname Mohapatra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mohapatra 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 Mohapatra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mohapatra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.