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Murthy
Murthy (name) means a surname of Kannada origin. Example: “Murthy is a common surname in southern India.”
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A surname of Kannada origin.
"Murthy is a common surname in southern India."
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Word forms
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- Murthys
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Etymology
From Kannada ಮೂರ್ತಿ, deriving from Sanskrit मूर्ति (mūrti, "idol, icon").
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What does “Murthy” mean?
The word “Murthy” means a surname of Kannada origin.
How do you use “Murthy” in a sentence?
Here is “Murthy” used in a sentence: “Murthy is a common surname in southern India.”
What part of speech is “Murthy”?
“Murthy” is a name.
Where does the word “Murthy” come from?
The word “Murthy” comes from Sanskrit. From Kannada ಮೂರ್ತಿ, deriving from Sanskrit मूर्ति (mūrti, "idol, icon").
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