poori
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A family name used by some people in India
- proper noun
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Poori
- Mr. Poori is a well-respected teacher in our community.
Examples
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After marriage, she changed her last name to poori.
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Dr. poori explained the research findings clearly during the conference presentation.
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The poori family has a long history in the region.
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The Poori family has lived in California for generations.
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Jay Poori is known for his contributions to Indian literature.
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The Poori family has lived in this town for generations.
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Many people with the surname Poori gather for a reunion every summer.
Surface Forms
poori main
Etymology
Poori is also used as a family name in India. A common idea is that it comes from the place-name part puri, from Sanskrit pura meaning 'city' or 'town', so the surname probably began as 'someone from the town' and is still used as a last name.
