Haldar

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Haldar
Language(s) Bengali
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Word/name Persian
Region of origin Bengal
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Alternative spellingHalder

Haldar (Bengali : হালদার) is a Bengali surname. [1]

Definition

Haldar has also it's roots in Persian language, where 'hal' means book of accounts and 'dar' means keeper/owner, just like Sikdar, Tarafdar, Dastidar, etc. In Bengal these surnames can be found among both Hindus and Muslims. [2]

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References

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