Modi (surname)

Modi is a surname usually found amongst people from the Northern and Western Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. It can also be spelt as 'Mody'. Literally, it means a grocer (one who sells grains, or the owner of a granary). It is commonly used as a last name by Hindus, Jains, Muslims as well as the Parsees of India.

Some celebrities with surname Modi:


 * Dr. M.C. Modi, Eye Surgeon
 * Kanishk Modi, USC grad,buddha,nanaji boxer wale
 * Narendra Modi, chief minister of Gujarat
 * Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar
 * Sohrab Modi, Indian cinema actor
 * Kal Penn, stage name of Kalpen Modi, American actor
 * Karishma Modi, Indian Model
 * Russi Mody, A former chairman of Tata Steel Company
 * Rusi Modi, A former Indian Batsman (Cricket)