List of converts to Hinduism

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The following is a list of converts to Hinduism from other religions or a non-religious background.

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From Abrahamic religions

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

From other Indian-origin religions

This is list of converts from Indian-origin religions.

Buddhism

Jainism

Other

Other theist converts

Non-theistic converts

Converts from undetermined former religion

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