| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Sanskrit |
| Word/name | South Asia |
| Derivation | Jyotisa |
| Meaning | Astrologer |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Josi, Jyoshi, Joshee |
| See also | Bhatt, Pathak, Pandey, Tripathi, Upreti, Tiwari, Jyotishi |
Joshi is a surname used by the Brahmin (caste) in India and Nepal. Joshi is also sometimes spelled as Jyoshi. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Jyotishi meaning "astrologer" or a person who practices jyotisha. Jyotisha refers to Hindu astrology and astronomy and is derived from jyotish ("light bringer or reflect light like sun").[1]
Joshi is a common family name in Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Goa and Uttar Pradesh in India.[2]