Dave (surname)

Dave (દવે; Gujarati pronunciation: [ˈdəʋɛː]) is a Gujarati and Marwari Brahmin surname. This surname is common amongst the Audichya Brahmins hailing from the Indian state of Gujarat. Many Audichya Brahmins assumed this surname to indicate their expertise and mastery over two Vedas. This surname also denotes the Brahmin caste. It is derived from Sanskrit dvivedī "(one who has studied) two Vedas"^[1] (via Middle Indo-Aryan duvea then Old Gujarati duve).^[2]

Notable people with the surname[]

• Ashok Dave (born 1952), Indian Gujarati columnist and humourist
• Balmukund Dave (1916–1993), Indian Gujarati journalist and poet
• Bharat Dave^[3] (born 1963), Indian Gujarati Spine Surgeon (World Renowned)
• Eva Dave (1931–2009), Indian Gujarati writer
• Jyotindra Dave (1901–1980), Indian Gujarati humourist
• Harindra Dave (1930–1995), Indian Gujarati poet, journalist, playwright and novelist
• Harish Krishnaram Dave (born 1953), Indian Gujarati poet and translator known as Harish Meenashru
• Himmatlal Ramchandra Dave (1887–1976), Indian Gujarati writer and monk known as Swami Anand
• Kavin Dave (born 1984), Indian film actor
• Ketki Dave (born 1960), Indian film actress
• Kinjal Dave, Indian singer from Gujarat.
• Makarand Dave (1922–2005), Indian Gujarati poet and author
• Mauli Dave (born 1987), Indian singer
• Narmadashankar Dave (1833–1886), Indian Gujarati activist and writer known as Narmad
• Ranchhodbhai Dave (1837–1923), Indian Gujarati playwright and writer
• Raksha Dave, British archaeologist and television presenter

See also[]

• Dwivedi
• Ishan Davé

References[]

Surname list

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