mahar
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A family name common in parts of South Asia
- noun
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Mahar
- Maggie Mahar is known for her contributions to health care reform.
Examples
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During the festival, the Mahar family hosted a large gathering for their relatives.
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Todd Mahar.
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I also recommend T.R. Reid, as well as Maggie Mahar's "Money Driven Medicine."
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Todd Mahar, eHarmony.
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Many people in South Asia share the surname Mahar due to its cultural significance.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mahar as a family name comes from the name of the Mahar community in western India, especially the state of Maharashtra, so the surname shows a family's community or regional roots.