Obhrai

Obhrai is a surname of Indian origin. It appears among people of Indian descent in diaspora communities, including Canada and parts of Africa, reflecting broader migratory patterns in the 20th century. The spelling and pronunciation may vary with transliteration from regional languages such as Punjabi or Gujarati.

A notable bearer of the name is Deepak Obhrai (1950–2019), a Canadian politician who served as a member of Parliament in the House of Commons from 1997 until his death in 2019. He represented the electoral district of Calgary East as a member of the Conservative Party and was one of the longest-serving Conservative MPs from Alberta. During his tenure, Obhrai participated in parliamentary debates and contributed to policy discussions related to international development and foreign affairs.

The surname Obhrai remains relatively uncommon in public records beyond notable figures, and publicly available information on its specific etymology and regional concentrations is limited. As with many South Asian surnames, variations in spelling and transliteration can occur across different countries and communities.