Last Name Cowdhury

The last name "Chowdhury" has origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengali and Assamese languages. It is a title of honor given to a person of administrative or ruling status. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "chowdhuri," meaning "holder of four." It is commonly found among the Brahmins and Kshatriyas in India.

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