Hebbar

For Brahmin community of Karnataka, see Hebbars.

Hebbar is a Hindu surname from Karnataka in India. It is found amongst various Brahmin communities, including Chitpavan Brahmins, Deshastha Brahmins, Havyaka Brahmins, Kota Brahmins, Panchagrama Brahmins, Shivalli Brahmins, Tuluva Hebbars, Sthanika Brahminss, Smartha Brahmins and Hebbar Iyengars.

Etymology

Hebbar was derived from the Kannada word, hebbu/hiridhu meaning big, and haruva which means a Brahman.^[1]

Notable people

The following is a list of notable people with last name Hebbar.

• Ashwin Hebbar (born 1995), Indian cricket player
• Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (1911–1996), Indian artist
• Nistula Hebbar (born 1975), Indian journalist
• Rajesh Hebbar (born 1967), Indian actor
• Ranjani Hebbar (1983–2013), Indian musician

References

1. Bailey, Bryan A.; Meinhardt, Lyndel W. (22 February 2016). Cacao Diseases: A History of Old Enemies and New Encounters. Springer. p. 270. ISBN 978-3-319-24789-2.

See also

• Malik Hebbar (born 1973), French football player