Doshi

Doshi is a surname of Indian origin, most commonly associated with Gujarati-speaking communities in the state of Gujarat and with the Indian diaspora. It is typically used as a family name and is one of several Gujarati surnames that indicate community affiliation. The exact etymology is not universally agreed, and different families may have different traditional explanations for the name.

Notable individuals with the surname include Balkrishna Doshi (1927–2023), commonly known as B. V. Doshi, an Indian architect and educator who became a leading figure in modern Indian architecture. He was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018, the profession’s highest honor, and he influenced generations of architects through his teaching and practice.

Doshi families are found in India and among the Indian diaspora in North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, reflecting migration patterns in the 20th and 21st centuries. Transliteration from regional scripts can produce minor spelling variations, but the surname generally remains recognizable as Doshi across languages and countries.