The surname Rawat is a prominent family name in South Asia, particularly in India. It is commonly associated with Rajputs of Rajasthan,[1] Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon),[2] and Himachal Pradesh. The name is also used among various communities in the Himalayan regions and carries connotations of nobility and leadership.[citation needed] In Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh the surname is used among Thakurs.
Meaning[edit | edit source]
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.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Abhishek Rawat, Indian actor
- Amisha Rawat, Indian paralympian
- Anuj Rawat, Indian cricketer
- Asha Rawat, Indian cricketer
- Bipin Rawat (1958–2021), Indian Army officer and first Chief of Defence Staff of India
- Chandan Singh Rawat, Indian footballer at the 1952 Summer Olympics
- Chitrashi Rawat, Indian actress
- Deepak Rawat, Indian civil servant
- Gopal Singh Rawat, Indian civil servant
- Hans Maharaj, Indian religious leader
- Harish Chandra Singh Rawat, Indian mountaineer
- Harish Rawat, Indian National Congress politician and former chief minister of Uttarakhand
- Jaswant Singh Rawat (1941-1962), Indian Army soldier
- Jagat Rawat, Indian actor
- Karan B. Rawat, Indian cinematographer
- Lakshman Singh Rawat, Lieutenant General in the Indian Army
- Madhulika Rawat (1963–2021), Indian social worker, wife of Bipin Rawat
- Manish Singh Rawat, Indian racewalker
- Menuka Rawat, Nepalese athlete at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Nain Singh or Nain Singh Rawat, Indian explorer
- Navaraj Rawat, Nepali politician and former minister
- Navi Rawat, Indian-American actress
- Nitendra Singh Rawat, Indian athlete at the 2016 Rio Olympics
- Om Prakash Rawat, former Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Pradeep Rawat (actor), Indian actor
- Pradeep Rawat (politician), Indian politician, MP from Pune, Maharashtra
- Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Indian diplomat
- Prashant Singh Rawat, Indian basketball player
- Prem Rawat, Indian religious leader
- Rajinder Singh Rawat, Indian field hockey player at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Satpal Rawat or Satpal Maharaj, Indian politician
- Shonal Rawat, Indian model
- Suman Rawat, Indian athlete
- Suraj Rawat, Indian footballer
- Tejpal Singh Rawat, Indian politician and former Director General of the Assam Rifles
- Tirath Singh Rawat, former chief minister of Uttarakhand, India
- Trivendra Singh Rawat, former chief minister of Uttarakhand, India
- Veena Rawat, Indian electrical engineer
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Lavania, B. K.; Samanta, D. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-769-2.
- ↑ Arora, Ajay (1996). Administrative History of Uttarakhand (Kumaon and Garhwal), During the Rule of the East India Company, 1815-1857. Eastern Book Linkers. ISBN 978-81-86339-33-6.
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