Brahma is surname used by Boros of Assam. This surname was taken by followers of Brahma religion founded by Kalicharan Brahma.[1]

Brahma
Origin
Language(s)Sanskrit
MeaningPriest, Absolute
Region of originAssam, India

Geographical distribution

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As of 2014, 99.3% of all known bearers of the surname Brahma were residents of India. The frequency of the surname was higher than national average in only one state:[2]

Notable people

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References

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Bibliography

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  • Banerjee, Dipankar (2006). Brahmo Samaj and North-East India. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7975-176-3.