Rai (Bunts)
| Rai | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | toponymic; literally "king"[1] |
| Region of origin | India |
| Language(s) of origin | Sanskrit |
Rai is a surname from coastal Karnataka in India. It is found among Hindus of the Bunt community.[1]
Notable people
The following is a list of notable people with last name Rai of the Bunt community.
- Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood actress and model[2]
- Muthappa Rai, Indian businessman, philanthropist and social activist[3]
- Prakash Rai (known as Prakash Raj), Indian film actor and director[2]
- Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, Indian independence activist, author, poet, journalist, teacher and farmer [4]
References
- 1 2 "Rai Family History". Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press. 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- 1 2 M RAGHURAM (19 April 2010). "Bunts feel at home wherever they are". DNA. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ↑ "Bangalore: Bunts' Sangha Golden Jubilee Sans the Glitter". Daijiworld. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Bunts Sangha Uk". buntssanghauk.org. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
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