| Language(s) | Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali |
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| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat |
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| See also | Parmar (Panwar), Negi, Rautela, Bisht, Bhandari, Rana |
The surname Rawat is a prominent family name in South Asia, particularly in India. It is commonly associated with gurjar community of Rajasthan. [1] Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon), [2] and Himachal Pradesh Rawat surname is also used by Pasis of India mainly in uttar pradesh region.The name is also used by Jat community in Haryana ,West Uttar Pradesh & Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. In Uttrakhand, Rajasthan and Himachal the surname is used among |Thakur]]/Rajputs.
The surname Rawat is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rajvata," meaning "ruler" or "kingdom."
The word 'Rawat' is a compound where 'Ra' stands for Rajput, 'Va' for Veer (brave), and 'Ta' for Talwar (sword). It symbolizes a Rajput warrior who is brave and skilled with the sword — known as a Rawat Rajput.
Historically, it was used as a title for people who performed exceptionally well in wars or possessed exceptional bravery Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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