Chishti (surname)
Chishti (Persian: چشتی, Bengali: চিশতি) is a common family name in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. The family name indicates ancestry from Sufi Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti of the Chishti order.
Chishti can also be spelt as "Chishty". in India, where the order began, it is usually spelt as "Chishty".
Notable people
- Islam Khan Chishti, Mughal governor of Bengal
- Mukarram Khan Chishti, Mughal governor of Bengal
- Rehman Chishti, UK Member of Parliament
References
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