Razvi

Razvi is a surname of South Asian origin that is used by Muslim communities in India and Pakistan and by members of their diaspora in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. In roman script, Razvi is the common form, with variations in spelling reflecting transliteration from Urdu, Persian, or Arabic sources, such as Razi or Razvi in different communities or records. In general, Razvi is treated as a nisba, a suffix or indicator of lineage, association, or origin, historically used to denote descent from a person, clan, or community leader connected to the name Razvi lineage. The precise etymology can vary by family and region, and not all bearers trace their name to a single origin.

As a surname, Razvi is typically inherited and used across generations rather than representing a formal title. It appears among diverse Muslim groups, including both Shia and Sunni communities, reflecting regional naming practices rather than a uniform sectarian identity. The name is found in established family lineages as well as in immigrant communities, where it may be passed along as families migrate or establish new settlements.

Notable individuals bearing the Razvi surname have contributed across fields such as academia, politics, business, and the arts, illustrating the broad social spread of the name. Because Razvi is common in several language and cultural contexts, the specifics of any given family’s origin may differ markedly, and there is no single universally recognized origin for the surname.