WorldPingMachchhar, Hathi, Ghoda: Curious menagerie in Gujarati surnames
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Captain Smit Machchhar's surname belongs to a select group of zoological names in the Gujarati community.
Surnames like Ghoda and Vinchhi highlight connections to animals and insects, indicating unique community traits.
Key facts
- Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:58:57 UTC.
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