Lakhani is a North Indian surname, which means "descendant of Lakh", derived from the Sanskrit laksmana, meaning "one who has auspicious marks".[1] The name originates from Gujarat, India.[1] The surname may refer to:
- Ali Lakhani (born 1955), British writer
- Hemant Lakhani (1935–2013), British businessman
- Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Pakistani industrialist
- Isha Lakhani (born 1985), Indian tennis player
- Karim R. Lakhani (born 1970), American business theorist
- Mayur Lakhani (born 1960), British doctor
- Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman
- Vishen Lakhani (born 1976), Malaysian-born entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker, of Indian descent.
References
- 1 2 Dictionary of American Family Names. "Lakhani Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
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