Gupta is a common surname of Indian origin, meaning "guardian" or "protector".

Origins and distribution

The name is based on the Sanskrit word गोप्तृ goptṛ, which means "guardian" or "protector". According to historian R. C. Majumdar, the surname Gupta was adopted by several different communities in northern and eastern India at different times. The Rāmpāl plate of the Chandra dynasty ruler Srichandra mentions a line of Brahmins who had Gupta as their surname. In Bengal region, the surname is found among Baidyas (mainly) as well as Kayasthas. The Gupta surname is also used by Banias and Jains in the northern part of India.

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