Indian name - Estimate the caste and the religion from an Indian name
Namsor revolutionizes Indian name analysis with the world's most advanced AI solution. Our cutting-edge technology enables precise identification of caste group, religion, and Indian State or Union territory of residence from a single name and/or first name.
Use our caste finder through an API or our simple interface to estimate an individual's Indian caste group based on their first names and surnames. Here's how it works:
Caste group Determines the Indian caste most likely to match the name.
Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Indicates the system's level of confidence in its prediction. For example, a 88% score signifies a very high certainty of the estimated caste group.
Alternative caste group Determines the second Indian caste most likely to match the name.
Alt. Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Evaluates the overall probability that the name corresponds to either the primary or alternate estimate. This measure is higher than standard probability because it spans multiple possible outcomes.
Script (Latin, Cyrillic, etc.) Indicates the writing system used, providing clues about linguistic and cultural background.
What is India's caste group?
A caste group refers to a system of social hierarchy traditionally present in India. Indian society is divided into different castes, which are social groups determined by birth. Each caste is associated with specific privileges, duties and restrictions.
In order to detect discrimination related to the caste system, we have developed a feature to detect an individual's caste group from their first name, last name and region of origin. This classification is divided into 4 groups:
Scheduled Castes (SC) also known as Dalit is a category officially instituted by the British in 1936. These groups of people practice or practiced activities considered 'impure' by the Brahmanic tradition and are among the most disadvantaged groups in the Indian society. The term 'untouchables' is sometimes used despite the fact that it is considered degrading. This caste group numbers 201 million people and represents 16.6% of the Indian population (2011 census).
Scheduled Tribes (ST) is a list of tribes based on the criteria defined by the colonial administration in 1936. These tribes, also called Adivasi, are with the Scheduled Castes among the most disadvantaged in Indian society. This caste group includes 705 tribes (2011 census) and has 104 million people (8.6% of the Indian population).
Other Backward Classes (OBC) is an official term used by the government to refer to other castes who are educationally or socially disadvantaged. A survey carried out in 2006 estimated their proportion at 41% of the population, which would represent 496 million people.
General, castes that do not fall under the definition of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) and do not receive affirmative action from the relevant authority belong to the general category.
Identify the religionbased on an Indian given name, last name or full name
From a first name, a surname or a full Indian name, identify the most likely religion among a group of 7 religions (Muslim, Jain, Christian, Hinduism, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi).
Slightly more accurate with separate names.
Religion: Indian first & last name + state or territory
Use our religion finder through an API or our simple interface to estimate an individual’s likely religion based on their first and last names. Here’s how it works:
Religion Identifies the religion most likely to match the given name.
Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Reflects the system's confidence in the prediction. For instance, an 90% score indicates a very high certainty regarding the estimated religion.
Alternative religion Determines the second most likely religion for the name.
Alt. Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Evaluates the overall chance that the name corresponds to either the primary or the alternate religion. This value is typically higher than a standard probability because it covers multiple possibilities.
Script (Latin, Cyrillic, etc.) Indicates the writing system used, providing clues about linguistic and cultural background.
What are the main religions in India?
Always with the aim of helping our customers to detect possible discrimination, we have developed a function which makes it possible to determine the most probable religion of a person from his first name, his last name and his region of origin or residence. This feature focuses on the 7 major religions of India.
Hindu is an exonym for people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Hinduism is one of the worlds oldest religions still practiced. It has neither imposed dogma, nor uniformly organized clerical institution, nor founder. It is the third most popular religion in the world and has approximately 1.3 billion followers.
Muslim is an Arabic word for people who religiously adhere to Islam. Islam is one of the three abrehamic religions, it has its source in the Koran and is based on the dogma of absolute monetheism. It is the second largest religion in the world with around 1.9 billion followers.
Buddhist is a person who religiously adhere to Buddhism. Buddhism is a philisophy and a religion originating in India and having appeared in the fifth century following the awakening of Siddhartha Gautama and the diffusion of his teaching. It is the fourth largest religion in the world with approximately 623 million adherents.
Christian is a person who religiously adhere to Christianity. Christianity is an Abrahamic religion, originating in the Near East and based on the teachings of the life of Jesus of Nazareth.. The Christian religion is the most practiced religion in the world with 2.5 billion followers.
Sikh is a person who religiously adhere to Sikhism. Sikhism was founded in Punjab (northern India) in the 15th century and is based on the spiritual teaching of guru Nanak, the first guru among the 11 Sikh gurus. It is the fifth most widely practiced religion in the world with around 30 million followers.
Parsi is a person who religiously adhere to Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monetheistic religions in the world. It is founded from the teachings of Zoroaster during the 2nd millennium BC. Zoroastrianism has about 120,000 followers worldwide, mainly in India, Iran and North America.
Jain is a person who religiously adhere to Jainism. Jainism appears from the 10th century BC in India with the awakened Master Rishabhanatha. As with Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, the goal of the follower is to attain enlightenment. Jainism has about 5 million followers mainly in India.
Determine the State or Union territorybased on an Indian given name, surname or full name
Analyze an Indian first name, last name, or full name to identify that person's most likely Indian State or Indian Union territory.
Use our Indian residency estimator through an API or an intuitive interface to determine the most likely Indian state or union territory associated with a given first and last name. Here's how it works:
State or Union Territory Identifies the most probable region in India linked to the provided name.
Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Indicates the system's level of confidence in its prediction. For example, a 90% score signifies a very high certainty of the estimated region.
Alternative State or Union Territory Determines the second most likely Indian region for the given name.
Alt. Calibrated probability (Between 0% and 100%) Evaluates the overall chance that the name corresponds to either the primary or alternate estimate. This value is often higher than a standard probability because it accounts for multiple possible outcomes.
Script (Latin, Cyrillic, etc.) Detects the script used, offering linguistic and cultural insights.
What is a State or Union territory in India?
India is a federal republic consisting of twenty-eight states and eight union territories. The states, unlike the union territories which fall under the central government, have their own institutions and can pass certain laws.
In India, a union territory refers to a specific administrative subdivision of the country. Unlike the Indian states which have their own government and some legislative autonomy, the union territories are regions administered directly by the central government of India. Union territories are usually areas with a smaller population or special strategic importance.
In India, a State refers to a major administrative division of the country. Each state has its own parliament and head of government, called the chief minister. They have the power to legislate on various matters, including education, health, economic development, public safety, justice, and other areas of state jurisdiction. States also have the power to levy taxes and collect revenues to finance their activities.
A person named Jannat Rahmani has a 22% chance of being a resident of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and a 35.57% chance of being a resident of States of Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan.
How to identify the religion or caste group for Indian names
Identify the likely religion or caste group for Indian names using our specialized analysis tool. Here are three methods to analyze Indian name classifications:
CSV and Excel Tool
Upload your document using our CSV and Excel file processor and select the Indian name classification type.
Download comprehensive analysis results including religion, caste group, gender, and regional origin for your Indian name dataset.
Although Indian law prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste and religion, this type of discrimination still exists. Thanks to its tool for identifying caste groups based on names, Namsor makes it possible to identify and combat this type of discrimination.
Research
Researchers use Namsor to identify the religion or caste group of Indian names, measuring community representation in education, employment, or housing.
These insights help pinpoint disparities and gauge the impact of discrimination.
Fighting discrimination
NGOs and government agencies rely on Namsor to spot bias against specific castes or religious communities.
This data-driven approach informs effective policy reforms and awareness campaigns aimed at curbing discrimination.
