Bazaz
Bazaz is a Kashmiri Pandit clan and surname[1][2][3] native to the Kashmir Valley of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Usage
[edit]‘Bazaz’ means “cloth merchant” in the Kashmiri language and is a Kashmiri occupational surname used by Kashmiri Brahmins, depicting the profession of their ancestors.[4][5]
Bazaz as a last-name is used by both Kashmiri Hindus and Kashmiri Muslims of Hindu lineage.[2][4][5]
Notable people
[edit]- Prem Nath Bazaz - Kashmiri politician
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Agrawal, Premendra (August 20, 2014). Accursed & Jihadi Neighbour. Commercial Services. p. 86. ISBN 9788193051207. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast, Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo.
- ^ a b Ahmad, Khalid Bashir (June 23, 2017). Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9789386062819. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.
- ^ Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. p. 100. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Kaul, Upendra (September 4, 2020). "My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul". Greater Kashmir. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
Many of the present-day Kashmiri surnames are linked to the occupations of their ancestors. A few examples: Aram (vegetable grower), Kral (potter), Gooru (milk vendor), Hakim (physician), Waza (chef), Bazaz (cloth merchant) etc., are some of the surnames that tell you, about the past profession of the present generation of Kashmiris.
- ^ a b Anwar, Tarique; Bhat, Rajesh (February 23, 2008). "Kashmiryat in Kashmiri surnames". Two Circles. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
Apart from nicknames that have later become the surnames, most of the present day Kashmiri surnames are linked to the profession or occupation of their forefathers. Aram (vegetable grower), Kral (potter), Gooru (Milk seller), Hakim (physician), Waza (cook), Bazaz (Cloth Merchant) etc are some of the surnames that tell about the past profession of the present generation of Kashmiris.