Munshi
Munshi is a Persian word, originally used for a contractor, writer, or secretary, and later used in
Etymology
Munshi (Persian: منشی) is a Persian word derived from Arabic that is used as a respected title for persons who achieved mastery over languages, especially in the Indian subcontinent. It became a surname to those people whose ancestors had received this title and some of whom also served as ministers and administrators in the kingdoms of various royalty and are regarded as nobility. In modern Persian, this word is also used to address administrators, head of departments.
Use by British
Administrators, head of departments, accountants, and secretaries hired by the government in
Kashmiri Surname
Munshi is used as a last name by Kashmiri Pandits and Kashmiri Muslims native to the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was a title given to the Kashmiri Pandits for their mastery over the Persian language.[4][5][6][7][8]
Bengali Surname
The surname "Munshi" (
See also
- Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir
- Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
- Munshi Abdur Rouf
- Munshi Hakimuddin
- Munshi Premchand
- Mohan Lal Kashmiri
- Aditi Munshi
References
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 19 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
- ^ "How well do you know about the origins of some Indian Occupational Surnames?". TheBizdom. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.
- ISBN 9788193051207. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast, Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo.
- ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ Kaul, Upendra (September 4, 2020). "My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
Similarly, Mirza, Dhar or Dar, Bhat, Akhoon, Chakoo, Durrani, Kachroo, Draboo, Kaloo, Kanna, Kaw, Khar, Khuda, Kitchloo, Munshi, Machama, Mirza, Padar, Parimoo and Raina are a few typical surnames that are used by both Hindus, and Muslims of Kashmir.
- ISBN 9789386062819. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.
- ^ "Bengali name", Wikipedia, 2024-03-08, retrieved 2024-04-17