Vaghela, sometimes spelled Baghela, is an Indian Gujarati surname. It is commonly found in Chamar, Mochi and Vadi caste groups.
Origin
According to the Oxford Dictionary of American Family Names (Vaghela) it derives from the Vyaghreshvari temple in Atkot.
Surname list
Notable individuals with the surname include:
- Darshna Vaghela, Indian politician
- Neelu Vaghela (born 1970), Indian actress
- Shankersinh Vaghela (born 1940), Indian politician
- Gumansinhji Vaghela, Indian politician
- Liladhar Vaghela (born 1935), Indian politician
- Fakir Vaghela, Indian politician
- Gautam Vaghela (born 1936), Indian artist
- Mahendrasinh Vaghela, Indian politician
- Dharmendrasinh Vaghela, Indian politician
- Manilal Vaghela, Indian politician
- Darshna Vaghela, Indian politician
- Kaushaliya Vaghela, former Australian politician
- Vatsal Vaghela, American cricketer
- Isani Vaghela, American cricketer
See also
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