Sage-Tips

What is Shenvi?

There are two theories about the origin of Shenoy or Shenvi. The Sanskrit word Shrenipati, meaning the leader of the guild, which got converted as Shennivayi in Apabhraṃśa, and later as Shenai or Shenvi in old Konkani. It is from the Sanskrit word for 96, ṣaṇṇavati (षण्णवति).

What is GSB caste?

These castes are the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins and Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhus. The GSB ancestors identified themselves as of the Saraswat section of the northern Gaud division, in contrast to their Maharashtra and Karnataka Brahman neighbours of the southern division.

What does Kamath mean?

India (Goa and Karnataka): Hindu (Brahman) name found among the Saraswat Brahmans of Goa, and particularly in coastal Karnataka. It is from Old Konkani kamati, kamati ‘cultivator’, from kamata ‘cultivation’, ‘cultivated land’ (a derivative of Sanskrit karma ‘work’) + the agent suffix -i, -i.

How did Indian surnames originate?

In India, and I just found out, for north-Indian families, the surnames usually originated from occupations (Eg, Patel meant village headman), clan names or names of places. Apparently, it was used mostly as a compounded first name, from where it evolved into a surname.

Where did the surname Noronha come from?

Noronha is a family name that is found among some aristocratic families in Portugal. The Noronha family name traces its origins to Portugal. It is found mainly in areas such as Brazil, India, Mozambique, Angola and Macau that were colonized by the Portuguese.

Are konkanis brahmins?

Konkani Hindu Brahmins are those Brahmins whose mother-tongue is Konkani or Marathi. They hail mainly from coastal Maharashtra, Goa and coastal Karnataka and from other areas like Gujarat and Kerala.

Are Kamath vegetarians?

Kamat Restaurant in Avenue Road, Bangalore Making way for a hearty meal is Kamat Restaurant in Bangalore. Established in the year 1976, this place is synonymous with delicious food that can satiate all food cravings. It is home to some of the most appreciated cuisines which include Pure Vegetarian.

Are Kamath Brahmins?

Kamat (also spelt as Kamath) is a surname from Goa, Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka in India. It is found among Hindus of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Saraswat and Rajapur Saraswat Brahmin communities following Madhva Sampradaya of either Gokarna Matha or Kashi Matha.