The surname Rawat is a prominent family name in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal.[1] It is commonly associated with Rajputs of Rajasthan,[2] Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon),[3] Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.[4] The name is also used among various communities in the Himalayan regions and carries connotations of nobility and leadership. In Nepal, the surname is used among certain Chhetri and Tharu communities.
| Language(s) | Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| Other names | |
| See also | Panwar, Negi, Rautela, Parmar, Bisht, Bhandari, Rana |
Meaning
editThe surname Rawat is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rajvata," meaning "ruler" or "kingdom." Historically, it was used as a title for local chieftains or rulers who governed smaller territories under larger empires. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Notable people
edit- Abhishek Rawat, Indian actor
- Amisha Rawat, Indian paralympian
- Anuj Rawat, Indian cricketer
- Asha Rawat, Indian cricketer
- Bipin Rawat (1958–2021), Indian Army officer who served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India
- Chandan Singh Rawat, Indian footballer at the 1952 Summer Olympics
- Chitrashi Rawat, Indian actress
- Deepak Rawat, Indian civil servant
- Gopal Singh Rawat, Indian civil servant
- Hans Maharaj, Indian religious leader
- Harish Chandra Singh Rawat, Indian mountaineer
- Harish Rawat, Indian National Congress politician and former chief minister of Uttarakhand
- Jaswant Singh Rawat (1941-1962), Indian Army soldier
- Jagat Rawat, Indian actor
- Lakshman Singh Rawat, Lieutenant General in the Indian Army
- Madhulika Rawat (1963–2021), Indian social worker, wife of Bipin Rawat
- Manish Singh Rawat, Indian racewalker
- Menuka Rawat, Nepalese athlete at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Nain Singh or Nain Singh Rawat, Indian explorer
- Navaraj Rawat, former State Minister of Health and population of Nepal
- Navi Rawat, Indian-American actress
- Nitendra Singh Rawat, Indian athlete at the 2016 Rio Olympics
- Om Prakash Rawat, former Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Pradeep Rawat (actor), Indian actor
- Pradeep Rawat (politician), Indian politician, MP from Pune, Maharashtra
- Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Indian diplomat
- Prashant Singh Rawat, Indian basketball player
- Prem Rawat, Indian religious leader
- Rajinder Singh Rawat, Indian field hockey player at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Satpal Rawat or Satpal Maharaj, Indian politician
- Shonal Rawat, Indian model
- Suman Rawat, Indian athlete
- Suraj Rawat, Indian footballer
- Tejpal Singh Rawat, Indian politician and former Director General of the Assam Rifles
- Tirath Singh Rawat, former chief minister of Uttarakhand, India
- Trivendra Singh Rawat, former chief minister of Uttarakhand, India
- Veena Rawat, Indian electrical engineer former president
References
edit- ^ Studies in Nepali History and Society. Mandala Book Point. 2003.
- ^ Lavania, B. K.; Samanta, D. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-769-2.
- ^ Arora, Ajay (1996). Administrative History of Uttarakhand (Kumaon and Garhwal), During the Rule of the East India Company, 1815-1857. Eastern Book Linkers. ISBN 978-81-86339-33-6.
- ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh (2005). People of India: Uttar Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-81-7304-114-3.
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