Captain Smit’s Surname ‘Machchhar’ Linked To Mosquito? The Story Behind Gujarat’s Unique Tradition

News18 - Oct 4, 2026

While a surname meaning "mosquito" sounds unusual to outsiders, it is part of a widespread tradition in Gujarat where families are named after animals, birds, and insects

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