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Modh is an adjective often adopted in the surnames of Gujarati people who originate from Modhera in Gujarat. [1]

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Many Hindu communities take their name from a town, such as Modh Brahmin, Modh Patel, Modh Modi and Modh Bania. Consequently, people of all castes may share the similar toponym, Modh. [2] Adhalja, Mandaliya, Madhukara, Modh Modi, Teli Modi, Champaneri Modi, and Prema Modi are all groups of Modh Vaniks. Modh farmers were known as Modh Patel.

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