Biswas (Bengali: বিশ্বাস) (pronounced in Bengali as "bish-shash") is a native Bengali surname, commonly used by the Bengali community of India and Bangladesh. The surname was an honorary title bestowed on persons who were relied upon for the work of accounts, receipts and expenditure. [1]
The word Biswas means faith or trust in Bengali.[2]
The surname 'Biswas' is not tied to any specific religion or caste, as it is used by both "Hindus, including Brahmins, and Muslims alike".[1] Among Bengali Hindus, the surname is notably associated with various castes, including Forward castes like Kayasthas,[3][4] Mahishyas[5][6] and
Brahmins[1][7] as well as Scheduled Castes like Poundras and Namasudras. The surname is also found among Bengali Muslims and Bengali Christians.[8]
^ abcMookerjee S (1959). "Bengalee Surnames" (PDF). Annals of Library and Information Studies. 6 (3): 81–91.
^"English Meaning of 'বিশ্বাস ' at english-bangla.com বিশ্বাস শব্দের ইংরেজি অর্থ". english-bangla dictionary.
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