Dhawan
Nowadays, Dhawan is a topic that has gained relevance in different areas. From politics to technology, Dhawan has been the subject of discussion and reflection. As time progresses, we find ourselves more and more immersed in the importance of Dhawan in our lives. Both on a personal and collective level, Dhawan has become a reference point for understanding and analyzing the world around us. In this article, we will explore the different dimensions of Dhawan and its impact on today's society.
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Dhawan is a surname associated with the Khatri caste found in Punjab, India.[1]
Etymology
It is popularly believed to mean "runner" or "messenger" which is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhav" (to run).[1] As per the historian R.C. Dogra, Dhawan translates to "messenger of the battlefield".[2] Before 1947, they were found in the districts of Lahore, Jhang, Lyallpur and Shahpur.[3]
Notable people
Notable people who bear the name, although they may not necessarily be connected to the caste group, include:
- Anil Dhawan, Indian actor
- Ashish Dhawan, Indian private equity investor and philanthropist
- Ashita Dhawan, Indian television actress
- Ashok Dhawan, Indian politician
- Bhupender Dhawan, Indian weightlifter and coach
- David Dhawan, Indian film director
- Deepak Dhawan, Communist-activist of Punjab
- Dilip Dhawan (1955-2000), Indian actor
- Harmohan Dhawan, Indian politician and former member of Parliament
- Ishaan Dhawan, Indian actor
- Jyotsna Dhawan, Indian cell and developmental biologist
- Krishan Dhawan (1926-1994), Indian actor
- Mehar Chand Dhawan, Indian sprinter and triple jumper
- Prem Dhawan (1923-2001), Indian lyricist
- Raghav Dhawan, Indian cricketer
- Rishi Dhawan, Indian cricketer
- Robin Dhowan, 22nd Indian Navy Chief
- R. K. Dhawan, Indian politician
- Rohit Dhawan, Indian film director
- Ruhanika Dhawan, Indian actress
- Sabrina Dhawan, England-born Indian screenwriter
- Sacha Dhawan, English actor
- Satish Dhawan (1920-2002), Indian aerospace engineer and rocket scientist
- Shikhar Dhawan, Indian international cricketer
- Shruti Dhawan, Indian tennis player
- Varun Dhawan, Indian film actor
References
- ^ a b Hanks, Patrick (8 May 2003), Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set, Oxford University Press, USA, pp. xcvii, 84, 454, ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4
- ^ Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-8368-5.
- ^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
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