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 > Old Gujarati duve).[2]
| Pronunciation | Gujarati pronunciation: [ˈdəʋɛ] |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Gujarati |
| Meaning | "(one who has studied) two Vedas" |
| Region of origin | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh( India ) |
List of notable people with the surname Dave
- Ashok Dave (born 1952), columnist and humourist
- Balmukund Dave (1916–1993), journalist and poet
- Eva Dave (1931–2009), writer
- Jyotindra Dave (1901–1980), humourist
- Harindra Dave (1930–1995), writer
- Harish Krishnaram Dave (born 1953), poet and translator better known as Harish Meenashru
- Himmatlal Ramchandra Dave (1887–1976), writer and monk better known as Swami Anand
- Kavin Dave (born 1984), film actor
- Ketki Dave (born 1960), film actress
- Makarand Dave (1922–2005), poet and author
- Mauli Dave (born 1987), singer
- Narmadashankar Dave (1833–1886), activist and writer
- Ranchhodbhai Dave (1837–1923), playwright and writer
- Raksha Dave, archaeologist and television presenter.
- Ishan Davé, Canadian Actor
References
- "Dave Name Meaning & Dave Family History at Ancestry.com". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- Pandit, P. B. (1961). "Historical Phonology of Gujarati Vowels". Language. Linguistic Society of America. 37 (1): 54–66. doi:10.2307/411249. JSTOR 411249.
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