Kumar

उत्पत्ति और इतिहास

Kumar derives from the Sanskrit word 'kumāra', meaning 'prince' or 'son'. While technically an honorific title rather than a caste surname, it is ubiquitously adopted across North and Central India by families of diverse caste backgrounds seeking a caste-neutral identity. Its widespread use reflects modern India's social mobility and the declining rigidity of caste-based naming.