Zutshi

Zutshi is a surname of Kashmiri Pandit origin. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jyotish," meaning "astronomy" or "light." It is one of the many surnames found among the Kashmiri Pandit community, a Hindu ethnic group indigenous to the Kashmir Valley. Historically, families bearing the Zutshi surname have been associated with various professions, including scholarly pursuits, administration, and religious services. Like other Kashmiri Pandit surnames, Zutshi has been dispersed over time due to migration, with individuals and families now residing in various parts of India and the world. The community's cultural traditions and heritage are often passed down through generations, and the surname Zutshi is a marker of this unique identity. While the exact historical origins of surnames can be complex and subject to varying interpretations, Zutshi is recognized as a significant surname within the Kashmiri Pandit diaspora.