Surname · Indian origin
Nair
Meaning
The surname Nair means A Kerala community name.
Origin
Indian
Type
other
The origin of the surname Nair
Nair is the name of a prominent community from Kerala; its ultimate origin is debated.
What kind of surname is Nair?
Nair is a other surname. It belongs to the Indian naming tradition — you can read how Indian surnames were formed on our Indian last names page.
Other Indian surnames
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Nair mean?
The surname Nair means A Kerala community name. Nair is the name of a prominent community from Kerala; its ultimate origin is debated.
Where does the surname Nair come from?
Nair is a surname of Indian origin.
What kind of surname is Nair?
Nair is a other surname.
What are other Indian surnames?
Other Indian surnames include Banerjee, Das, Gupta, Joshi, Khan, Kumar.