What are the surnames of Parsis?

You must have heard of Parsi surnames like Batliwala, Gheewala, Daaruwala. They are unusual and funny, just like the quirky community known for its immense contributions to the city.

What does Bawa mean in Parsi?

“Bawi and Bawa are colloquial terms to refer to a Parsi woman and man respectively.

Is daruwala a Parsi?

Daruwalla is a Parsi surname. Notable people with the surname include: Bejan Daruwalla (1931–2020), Indian English professor and astrology columnist.

Do you know the story behind these unusual Parsi surnames?

You must have heard of Parsi surnames like Batliwala, Gheewala, Daaruwala. They are unusual and funny, just like the quirky community known for its immense contributions to the city. But these surnames have a story behind it.

Why do Parsis have Batliwala and Gheewala?

You must have heard of Parsi surnames like Batliwala, Gheewala, Daaruwala. They are unusual and funny, just like the quirky community known for its immense contributions to the city. But these surnames have a story behind it. During the British rule, to be able to identify and track people, the Britishers demanded a list of Indian family names.

What is it like to be a Parsi?

While most surnames in India reflect caste and lineage, the Parsis had a delightfully modern streak — having landed without caste, history and context, they created identities through professions and urban streets. Our family moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) from Rawalpindi in 1947.

Which titles have adorned the Parsis like Desai?

Certain TITLES have adorned the Parsis like Desai, From Navsari. A Changa Asha of Navsari was first made ‘Desai’ (District Officer In Charge); Similarly Talati (Village Accountant), Munshi (Secreatary), Daftari (RecordKeeper), Etc. Certain Traits also became surnames Like Mari NI Goon, Bhoot, Waugh, Rupala Etc.