Tandon
Indian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tandon
Tandon is a surname of Indian origin derived from Sanskrit "tandana," meaning "string" or "thread," likely referring to an occupational ancestor involved in textile work or string-making.
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Etymology
Tandon is a surname of Indian origin derived from Sanskrit "tandana," meaning "string" or "thread," likely referring to an occupational ancestor involved in textile work or string-making. The name is primarily used among Hindu communities in North India, particularly in Punjab and Rajasthan, with historical roots in merchant and artisan castes.
Tandon currently ranks #13,826 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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