Zaveri

Zaveri is an Indian surname , mainly found among the Gujarati people. The word "Zaveri" (also spelled Jhaveri) means jeweler, and is derived from the Arabic Javahari.^[1] Though not all people with surname Zaveri are jewellers by profession, the surname indicates that their ancestors must have been jewelers.

People with surname Zaveri:

Shantidas Zaveri (c. 1580s-1659), influential Indian jeweler and merchant during the Mughal era
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, who founded the eponymous jewellers.
Anjala Zaveri, Indian actress
Pankaj Manubhai Zaveri, Indian cricketer
Muzzammil Zaveri, Venture Capitalist

References

↑ Makrand Mehta (1991). Indian merchants and entrepreneurs in historical perspective. Academic Foundation. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7188-017-1.

See also

Zaveri Bazaar, the jewelers market in Mumbai, India

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