Sikand (surname)
Sikand or Sikcand is an Indian Punjabi surname. It is one of the exogamous clan divisions under Ahluwalias. It is native to Punjab region.[1][2]
| Pronunciation | Sea_Kan_The |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Panjabi |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Punjab |
| Meaning | related with "Alexander The Great" |
| Region of origin | South Asia |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Sikcand/Sicand/Sikan |
| See also | Ahluwalia (caste) Ahluwalia (misl) |
Notable people
- Gagan Sikand, Canadian politician, former M.P.
- Pran (actor), Indian cinema actor, born Pran Krishan Sikand
- Sandiip Sikcand, Indian filmmaker
- Sunil Sikand, Indian film director
- Yoginder Sikand, Indian writer
See also
References
- ^ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
- ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh (2003). People of India: Punjab. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-81-7304-123-5.