Kamati

Kamati is a surname of Indian origin that appears across multiple language communities. It is often transliterated in various ways, including Kamath, Kamat, or Kamatti, reflecting regional spelling conventions. The precise etymology is not clearly established in standard reference works, and the name is generally treated as a family name rather than a common noun or title.

The surname is found in India, particularly among communities in western and southern regions such as Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, with bearers also present in the Indian diaspora. As with many Indian surnames, Kamati can convey regional or clan associations that vary by locality, and there is no single uniform origin across all bearers.

Notable individuals: There is no widely documented figure named Kamati in major encyclopedic sources. Individuals bearing the name may be recognized locally or within specific fields, but such mentions are not consolidated in general reference works.

See also: Kamath, Kamat, Kamata.