Names Patel

Patel

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Patel derives from the Sanskrit word “Patil,” which means “landowner” or “village headman.” In modern times, it is a common surname in the Indian community and is often associated with social status and wealth.

Scripts(How to write)

The name Patel is written in the Gujarati script as પટેલ.
पटेल(Hindi)
પટેલ(Gujarati)

Popularity

As the Patel name is commonly used as a last name, there is no official ranking of its popularity as a first name. However, as a last name, it is one of the most popular surnames in the world, with an estimated 20 million individuals bearing this name, primarily in India and other South Asian countries.

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Patel Name meanings & History

The surname Patel has Indian origins, specifically from the Gujarati and Kutchi communities of India. The name Patel derives from the Sanskrit word “Patil,” which means “landowner” or “village headman.” In modern times, it is a common surname in the Indian community and is often associated with social status and wealth. From the Gujarati word પટેલ (paṭēl) meaning "chief, village headsman". This is the most common surname among Indian-Americans. The Patel surname is commonly used as a surname and is typically passed down through family lines. It is also a common name among individuals of the Indian diaspora.

Zodiac Sign of Patel: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Patel:

P: Particular,Pensive,Partnership,Political,Passive

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Action

T: Tireless,Touchy,Tacky,Talkative,Testy,Truth,Doubting Thomas

E: Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten

L: Lazy,Languid,Liaison,Luscious,Lover,Legal,Lovely

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