Sethi

Sethi (sometimes spelled Seth) is a surname that is found among the Punjabi Khatris of India .[1] The surname is also found among Arora.[2]

Sethi is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sreshta" meaning "Pure" or "Superior" . [3][4][page needed]

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References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 325. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
  3. ^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
  4. ^ Dilagīra, Harajindara Siṅgha (1997). The Sikh Reference Book. Sikh Educational Trust for Sikh University Centre, Denmark. ISBN 978-0-9695964-2-4.