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Chavan

Quick answerChavan is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Marathi word "chavan" meaning "farmer" or "cultivator," rooted in agricultural occupation naming practices.

Indian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,880
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginIndian
LanguageMarathi
CultureMarathi
ReligionHindu
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,880

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Chavan

Chavan is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Marathi word "chavan" meaning "farmer" or "cultivator," rooted in agricultural occupation naming practices.

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Etymology

Chavan is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Marathi word "chavan" meaning "farmer" or "cultivator," rooted in agricultural occupation naming practices. The name is primarily used among Marathi-speaking communities in Maharashtra, India, and is associated with Hindu culture, with historical prominence among farming castes in the Deccan region.

Chavan currently ranks #3,880 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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