Nanda (surname)

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Nanda is an Indian surname. It is found among Hindu Brahmin [1]

Notable people bearing the surname, who may or may not be associated with the clan, include:

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References

  1. Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN   978-0-19-508137-4.