Indian Khatri surname
For Pashtun tribe, see
Kakar.
Kakkar orKakar is an Indian surname originating with the founder of a Bahri clan. It is associated with theKhatri caste of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims. Whilst theDictionary of American Family Names states that the etymology derives from theSanskrit wordkaralagni, used in reference to the Sun and translating as "one who holds fire in its hands",[1] the historians R. C. Dogra andBaij Nath Puri, believe it is derived from the wordKarkar, meaning strong or powerful.[2][3]
Notable people bearing the name Kakkar, who may or may not be associated with the Khatri caste, include:
- Ajay Kakkar, Baron Kakkar (born 1964), British surgeon
- Akriti Kakar (born 1986), Indian singer
- Ashwini Kakkar, Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Dipika Kakar (Born 1986), Indian Television Actress
- Neha Kakkar (born 1988), Indian playback singer
- Nitin Kakkar, Indian director
- Prahlad Kakkar (born 1950), Indian ad film director and media personality
- Prakriti Kakar (born 1995), Indian playback singer
- Sonu Kakkar (born 1986), Indian playback singer
- Subbiraj Kakkar, Indian actor
- Sudhir Kakar (born 1938) Indian Psychoanalyst, novelist and author
- Tony Kakkar (born 1984) Indian playback singer
Surname list
This page lists people with the
surnameKakkar.
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