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'''Modi''' is a surname in India, most commonly found among people from states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Bihar]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Haryana]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Jharkhand]], and [[Uttar Pradesh]].{{cn|date=February 2020}}
'''Modi''', alternatively spelled '''Mody''', is a surname in India, most commonly found among people from states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Bihar]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Haryana]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Jharkhand]], and [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The surname Modi doesn't belong to any particular community. It is distributed among various religions as well. It is used in [[Hindu]], [[Jain]], [[Muslim]] and even [[Parsi]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/modi-surname-gujarat-explained-8522659/|title=What's in a surname: The origins of 'Modi', its caste links|website=Indian express|accessdate=16 July 2023}}</ref>


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Notable people with the surname include:
Modi title is used by Hindus of Vaishya and sub caste [[Bania (caste)|Baniya castes]], from Agarwal to Barnwal to Teli Baniya. It's a Baniya surname but not specific to one baniya subcaste.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
* [[Akash Modi]] (born 1995), American gymnast

* [[Aman Lal Modi]], Indian politician
However, as per popular folktale, Modi Jains of Gujarat migrated from Bihar to western states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan over centuries. The Modis who remained in the historical Jain places in Bihar consider themselves as part of [[Barnwal]]s and practice Hinduism with reverence for Jain deities as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Bokaro-MLA-stirs-Vaishya-caste-cauldron/articleshow/51402814.cms|work=- [[Times of india]]|title=Bokaro MLA stirs Vaishya caste cauldron}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/patna/news/state-and-center-giving-baranwal-status-to-obc-043047-3688961.html|work=- [[Dainik Bhaskar]]|title=Patna News - state and center giving baranwal status to obc}}</ref>
* [[Anju Modi]], Indian costume designer

* [[Ashoka Mody]] (born 1956), Indian-American economist
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Notable people with the surname Modi include:
* [[Asit Kumarr Modi]], founder and director of [[Neela Tele Films]]
* [[Asit Kumarr Modi]] (born 1966), founder and director of Neela Tele Films
* [[B. K. Modi]], chairman of Spice Global
* [[Avani Modi]], Indian model and actress
* [[Bhupendra Kumar Modi]] (born 1949), chairman of Spice Global
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* [[Gujarmal Modi]] (1902 - 1976), India industrialist and philanthropist, founder [[Modinagar]]
* [[Charu Modi]], Indian busninswoman, granddaughter of Gujarmal Modi
* [[Chinu Modi]] (1939–2017, Indian poet
* [[Dayawati Modi]] (1915–1996), wife of Gujarmal Modi
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* [[Gujarmal Modi]] (1902–1976), Indian industrialist and philanthropist, founder of Modinagar
* [[Hirji Vacha Modi]], Indian businessman
* [[Hitesh Modi]] (born 1971), Kenyan cricketer
* [[Hitesh Modi]] (born 1971), Kenyan cricketer
* [[Ishwar Modi]] (born 1940), Indian sociologist
* [[Homi Mody]] (1881-1969), Parsi businessman
* [[Hormusjee Naorojee Mody]] (1838–1911), Indian businessman
*[[Jashodaben Modi]] (born 1952), [[Spouse of the Prime Minister of India]], [[Narendra Modi]]
* [[Jivanji Jamshedji Modi]] (1854-1933), Indian Zoroastrian priest
* [[Indravadan Modi]] (born 1926), an Indian pharmaceutical industry pioneer
* [[Isaac Modi]], (born 2004) English footballer
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* [[Kal Penn]], stage name of Kalpen Modi, American actor
* [[Karishma Modi]] (born 1980), Indian model and actress
* [[Ishwar Modi]] (born 1940), an Indian sociologist
* [[Krishan Kumar Modi]] (born 1940), Indian businessman
* [[Jashodaben Modi]] (born 1952), wife of Narendra Modi
* [[Lalit Modi]], Chief Commissioner of [[Indian Premier League]]
* [[Jivanji Jamshedji Modi]] (1854–1933), Indian Zoroastrian priest
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* [[Kal Penn]] (born 1977), stage name of Kalpen Suresh Modi, American actor
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* [[Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi]] (1916 - 2005), Indian eye surgeon
* [[Narendra Modi]], [[Prime Minister of India]]
* [[Karishma Modi]] (born 1980), an Indian model and actress
* [[Nirav Modi]], Indian jeweller
* [[Krishan Kumar Modi]] (born 1940), Indian businessman, son of Gujarmal Modi
* [[Russi Mody]], A former chairman of [[Tata Steel]] Company
* [[Lalit Modi]], Chief Commissioner of the Indian Premier League
* [[Rusi Modi]], A former Indian Batsman (Cricket)
* [[Manhar Modi]], Indian poet
* [[Mukesh Modi]] Indian filmmaker
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* [[Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi]] (1916–2005), the Indian eye surgeon
* [[Narendra Modi]], Prime Minister of India
* [[Neena Modi]], British physician
* [[Nirav Modi]], Indian fugitive jeweller and diamantaire
* [[Piloo Mody]], Indian architect and politician and one of the founding members of the Swatantra Party
* [[Pramod Chandra Mody]], Indian bureaucrat
* [[Prem Prakash Modi]] (born 1968), Indian filmmaker
* [[Purnesh Modi]], Indian politician
* [[Raj Modi]] (born 1959), Zimbabwean politician
* [[Ramlal Chunilal Modi]], Indian historian
* [[Rusi Modi]], Indian cricketer
* [[Russi Mody]] (1918–2014), Indian businessman
* [[Ravi Modi]] (born 1977), Indian entrepreneur
* [[Saket Modi]] (born 1990), Indian businessman
* [[Salifou Modi]], Nigerien general, ambassador, and coupist
* [[Samir Modi]] (born 1969), Indian entrepreneur
* [[Samir Modi]] (born 1969), Indian entrepreneur
* [[Sohrab Modi]], Indian cinema actor
* [[Sandeep Modi]] (born 1982), Indian filmmaker
* [[Seema Mody]], Indian journalist
* [[Shrikrishan Modi]], Indian politician
* [[Sohrab Modi]], Indian actor
* [[Subhash Modi]] (born 1946), Kenyan cricket umpire
* [[Subhash Modi]] (born 1946), Kenyan cricket umpire
* [[Sulochana Modi]], Indian politician
* [[Sushil Kumar Modi]], 3rd [[Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar]], leader of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
* [[Virali Modi]] (born 1991), In rights activist
* [[Suresh Modi]], Indian politician
* [[Sushil Kumar Modi]], Indian politician
Rohit Modi Modi family baldeo Mathura up
* [[Syed Modi]], Indian badminton singles player.

* [[Virali Modi]] (born 1991), disability rights activist
==See also==
* [[Vishnu Kumar Modi]], Indian politician
*[[Indian family name]]
* [[Yogesh Chander Modi]], Indian police officer


==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:13, 6 December 2024

Modi, alternatively spelled Mody, is a surname in India, most commonly found among people from states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The surname Modi doesn't belong to any particular community. It is distributed among various religions as well. It is used in Hindu, Jain, Muslim and even Parsi community.[1]

Notable people with the surname include:

References

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  1. ^ "What's in a surname: The origins of 'Modi', its caste links". Indian express. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
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