patel
word
Definition
Patel is a common Indian surname, especially among people from Gujarat. Sometimes it can also be used as a given name.
Usage & Nuances
'Patel' is almost always used as a surname and indicates Gujarati heritage. It can sometimes be the name of a business or hotel (e.g., 'Patel Brothers', 'Hotel Patel'). Do not confuse it with common English words—it's a proper noun.
Spanish: Patel (apellido indio) - Patél (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Patel (sobrenome indiano) - Patel (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Patel (apelido indiano) - Patel (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 帕特尔 (印度姓氏/名字)Chinese (Traditional): 帕特爾 (印度姓氏/名字)Hindi: पटेल (भारतीय उपनाम)Arabic: باتيل (اسم عائلة هندي)Bengali: প্যাটেলRussian: ПателJapanese: パテルVietnamese: PatelKorean: 파텔Turkish: PatelUrdu: پٹیلIndonesian: Patel
Example Sentences
The Patel family just moved in across the street.
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Did you try the food at Patel’s restaurant?
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There are many hotels called Patel all over India.
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Mr. Patel is my neighbor.
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Patel owns a grocery store.
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I met Patel at the library.
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