The surname Rawat is a prominent family name in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal.
[4] The name is also used among various communities in the Himalayan regions and carries connotations of nobility and leadership.
The surname Rawat is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rajvata," meaning "ruler" or "kingdom."
Historically, it was used as a title for local chieftains or rulers who governed smaller territories under larger empires.
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