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Desai is an Indoaryan administrative title and surname derived from the apparently Turkish words "dah sai", which mean "ten parts". It may be possible that ancient Turkish trade links associated with the west coast of India may have influenced the name. Desais were revenue collectors who looked after a region or area on the ruler's behalf and in return would get ten percent share of revenue. Historically, the feudal lords of Western Indian regions of Gujarat and the Konkan regions of Maharashtra and Goa were honoured with the title 'Desai'. Desais can now be found all over the Indian subcontinent and primarily belong to either Kshatriya (ruler) or Brahmin (priestly) castes of Hindus. In the Konkan region, The titular Desai surname is attached to another family name or the name of the village, eg Sawant Desai (primarily of Sawantwadi), Rane Sardesai, Raut Desai, Naik Desai. * Morarji Desai - The late Prime Minister of India. * C. D. Desai - Chunnilal Devkaran Nanjee: "Desai" - Indian philatelist. * Kiran Desai - The renowned Indian author, who was awarded the Man Booker Prize, 2006. * Mahadev Desai - The secretary and assistant of Mahatma Gandhi. * Manmohan Desai - The late film director who gave numerous entertaining Bollywood flicks * Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai - Economist and life peer of the British Labour Party. * Dr. Umedram Lalbhai Desai - Physian/Surgeon (1869-1930) * Leela Desai - Famous Indian Actress/Producer * Prachi Desai- Famous actress in Indian Film Industry * Jay Desai- Famous British-Indian entrepreneur based in the UK * Bindu Desai - Very famous Indian Actress of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s * Sagar Desai Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desai"
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What is gotra for Desai surname?
what is gotra of desai surname
What nationality is the surname Desai?
The noble French surname of Desai originated in the region of Lorraine.
What is the history of Desai surname.?
There are many theories for the surname 'Desai'. According to Sagar Desai, 'Desai' was the Indo-Aryan administrative name given to the revenue collectors in India who would be given 10% of the share. Desai means ten parts. The ancient trade with the Turkish traders made this possible. The feudal lords who were mostly brahmins and kshatriyas who belonged to Gujrat, konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa were given this title. Another story is that long ago, there was a king named Ram Raje. A community helped him and he named that community 'De - sahayya' which means the ones who offer help.
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What is gotra for Desai surname?
what is gotra of desai surname
What nationality is the surname Desai?
The noble French surname of Desai originated in the region of Lorraine.
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What is the history of Desai surname.?
There are many theories for the surname 'Desai'. According to Sagar Desai, 'Desai' was the Indo-Aryan administrative name given to the revenue collectors in India who would be given 10% of the share. Desai means ten parts. The ancient trade with the Turkish traders made this possible. The feudal lords who were mostly brahmins and kshatriyas who belonged to Gujrat, konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa were given this title. Another story is that long ago, there was a king named Ram Raje. A community helped him and he named that community 'De - sahayya' which means the ones who offer help.
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Mihir Desai's birth name is Mihir Bharat Desai.
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Vishaal Desai's birth name is Vishaal Bharat Desai.
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What is the birth name of Jayant Desai?
Jayant Desai's birth name is Desai, Jayantilal Jhinabhai.
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Manher Desai's birth name is Malkum Alfredo Desai.
