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Dhawan is a surname associated with the Khatri caste found in Punjab, India. [1]
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Dhawan is a surname associated with the Khatri caste found in Punjab, India. [1]
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 "messager of the battlefield". [2] Before 1947, they were found in the districts of Lahore, Jhang, Lyallpur and Shahpur. [3]
Notable people who bear the name, although they may not necessarily be connected to the caste group, include:
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