About Raghunathan
The surname Raghunathan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "Raghuna" meaning "descendant of Raghu" and "nathan" meaning "lord" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste in South India, particularly in the Tamil Nadu and Kerala regions. The name Raghunathan signifies a person who is a descendant or devotee of Lord Rama, an important deity in Hindu mythology.
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The surname Raghunathan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raghunathan 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 Raghunathan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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