Chowdhury Name Meaning & Origin
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Chowdhury is a traditional South Asian surname, common among Bengali Muslims and Hindus, originating from a title meaning 'holder of a charge' or 'landowner' in Persian and Urdu. It is widely used in Bangladesh, West Bengal, and among South Asian diaspora communities.
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Bangladeshi (Bengali) 85% -
Indian (Bengali) 10% -
Pakistani (Baloch/Bengali) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Chowdhury
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Chowdhury
Notable individuals include Chowdhury Mohammad Sadiq, a former Prime Minister of Pakistan; Chowdhury Rasel, a Bangladeshi cricketer; and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, a Bangladeshi government official.
Chowdhury Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.