Naik
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Naik is an administrative title and surname
derived from the Sanskrit word "vash" means to control. Naik is a surname attributed to the Anavil Brahmin
caste.
Naik may refer to:
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
derived from the Sanskrit word "vash" means to control. Naik is a surname attributed to the Anavil Brahmin
Anavil Brahmin
Anavil Brahmin is one of the sub-caste of Brahmin caste, and they get their name from a village called of Anaval. Anavil Brahmins are from southern Gujarat,and the majority of them are still located in the area, including Valsad District, Navsari District and Surat District in India.-History:The...
caste.
Naik may refer to:
- Naik (military rank)Naik (military rank)Naik is the equivalent rank to Corporal in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army, and previously in the British Indian Army and the Camel Corps, ranking between Lance Naik and Havildar. In cavalry units the equivalent is Lance Daffadar. Like a British Corporal, a Naik wears two rank chevrons....
, the equivalent to Corporal in the Indian and Pakistan Armies and formerly in the British Indian Army - Zakir NaikZakir NaikZakir Abdul Karim Naik is an Indian public speaker on the subject of Islam and comparative religion. He is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation , a non-profit organization that owns the Peace TV channel based in Dubai, UAE. He is sometimes referred to as a televangelist...
(born 1965), Indian Muslim scholar - A. M. Naik, Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Limited
- Ganesh NaikGanesh NaikGanesh Naik born September 15, 1950 is an Indian politician. He is the Nationalist Congress Party member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing Belapur, and is the Thane Guardian Minister in the state government...
, Maharashtra Environment Minister - Jayant Pandurang NaikJayant Pandurang NaikJayant Pandurang Naik, often called J. P. Naik was an Indian educator.He founded the Indian Institute of Education in 1948.He served as Member Secretary of the Indian Education Commission from 1964 to 1966....
(1907–1981), Indian educator - Nehal Naik, Vice President of software development of AON Befield, chicago-USA
See also
- Naic, Cavite, in the Philippines
- Nayak (disambiguation)Nayak (disambiguation)Nayak may refer to:* Nayak , a title used across India, especially South India* Keladi Nayaka, one of the royal dynasties of Karnataka* Nayak dynasty, any of several South Indian dynasties* Madakari Nayaka, a great warrior and ruler of Chitradurga...
, a title used across India - Naiker, a title used across India
- Anavil BrahminAnavil BrahminAnavil Brahmin is one of the sub-caste of Brahmin caste, and they get their name from a village called of Anaval. Anavil Brahmins are from southern Gujarat,and the majority of them are still located in the area, including Valsad District, Navsari District and Surat District in India.-History:The...
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