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Desai (pronounced [d̪eːsaːi]) is an Indian administrative, princely or honorary title and surname.[1][2]

Etymology

The word is derived from the Sanskrit deśa (country) and svāmī (lord).[3]

Desai as a title

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Desai was a title given to feudal lords, and others who were granted a village or group of villages in Maharashtra, and North Karnataka. The title Desai should not be associated with a particular religion or caste, though a Desai would use the title of Rao or Rai or Raje as a suffix to his name denoting he is a king of those villages, The "Desai" title was given by Maratha emperors, Mughal emperors and by the Deccan sultanates.[4]

  • Desai, or a loftier compound, was a rare title for rulers of a few princely states, notably - Raja Sar Desai in the Maratha Savantvadi State from 1627 until the adoption of "Raja Bahadur" in 1763.
  • In Gujarat, Desai is honoured to Anavil Brahmin, Khedaval Brahimins, Vaishnav Vanik and Rabari and Patidars caste people. The title was also given to feudal lords and revenue collectors[12]

Desai as a surname

Desai as a surname is used by Gaud Saraswat Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin,[13] Karhade Brahmin,[14] Marathas, Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu, Pathare Prabhu, Panchkalshi, Anavil Brahmin, Khedaval Brahmin, [15] Rabari,[16] Leva Patel,[17] Patidar,[18] and Lingayat communities of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.[19]

Individual people

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Notable individuals with the surname Desai include:

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