Uppal (Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. It is also found as clan name among the Khatris and Jats.[1]
Etomology
According to BN Puri, Uppal is derived from the Sanskrit term "utpalarana" which means "one who leaps upon their enemies". Puri further mentions it to be a part of the Bunjahi and Sareen subcaste of Khatris.[2]
However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone".[3] Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana.[3]
History
Bibi Nanaki, the sister of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), was married to Jai Ram, a Uppal Khatri.[4] Hari Singh Nalwa, commander-in-chief of the Sikh Empire was born in Gujranwala in an Uppal Khatri family. The bustling city of Haripur Hazara (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) was built by him.[5] Masand and cook of Guru Har Rai, Bhai Pheru was from an Uppal Khatri family. A city in modern-day Pakistan, Bhai Pheru (now known as Phool Nagar), is associated with him.[6] Haqiqat Rai Puri, a martyr, was married to the daughter of Kishan Uppal from a Batala-based Khatri family,[7] Sadda Singh Uppal from a Khatri family was an important soldier in Ranjit Singh's army. He bore allegiance to the Krora Singh misl.[8] Bhai Shihan, an Uppal Khatri, was a prominent Sikh follower during Guru Arjan's life.[8]
When Bhai Mardana was hungry during a travel with Guru Nanak, Nanak directed him to a Uppal Khatri village, telling him that if he went there, all his desires would come true. Bhai Mardana was not only fed but was also given clothes and money as a token of hospitality. This village was highly praised.[9]
Notables
- Chandeep Uppal, British actress
- Deana Uppal, winner of Miss India UK 2012
- Dharam Singh Uppal, Indian international track and field athlete and Superintendent of Punjab Police
- Hari Uppal, Indian classical dancer
- Param Uppal, Australian actor
- Paul Uppal, UK politician
- Priscila Uppal, Canadian author, poet and playwright
- Sahil Uppal, Indian actor
- Shiraz Uppal, Pakistani singer
- Stephen Uppal, British-Indian actor
- Tim Uppal, Canadian politician, banker, and radio host
- Vikas Uppal, India's all time tallest man
- Vishal Uppal, Indian tennis player
- Dr Khalid Rasheed Uppal, Pakistani Writer
See also
References
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Coates, Richard; McClure, Peter (2016-11-17). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9.
- ^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
- ^ a b Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-9499-5.
- ^ Grewal, J. S. (1998-10-08). The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-63764-0.
- ^ Nalwa, Vanit (2009-01-13). Hari Singh Nalwa, "champion of the Khalsaji" (1791-1837). Manohar, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7304-785-5.
- ^ Singha, H. S. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries). Hemkunt Press. ISBN 978-81-7010-301-1.
- ^ The Panjab Past and Present. Department of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University. 1985.
- ^ a b Singh, Harbans (1992). The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism: S-Z. Punjabi University. ISBN 978-81-7380-530-1.
- ^ Sarna, Navtej (2016-12-07). The Book of Nanak. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-81-8475-022-5.
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