reddi

Reddi, or reddi, is a surname and, less commonly, a given name used in parts of South Asia. In transliterations from Indian languages, reddi is a spelling variant of surnames more commonly written as Reddy or Reddi. The name is often associated with the Reddy community, a social group traditionally linked to agriculture and landholding in the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Etymology and origins: The precise linguistic origin is not fully settled, but the surname is widely treated as a regional identifier within the broader Reddy community. Variants arise from differences in transliteration from Telugu and other Dravidian languages into English.

Geographic distribution and usage: The name is most prevalent in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with speakers and descendants of Reddy or Reddi communities found in other Indian states and across the South Asian diaspora. In modern contexts, people named reddi may hold professional roles across politics, business, media, and academia, reflecting broad social mobility.

Cultural and social notes: The reddi/Reddy lineage has been part of regional agrarian and political histories in South India, and the surname appears in regional literature and media. The identity associated with the name is often discussed in studies of caste, community, and regional dynamics in the Telugu-speaking states.

See also: Reddy (surname), Reddi (surname)