Desai

Desai (pronounced [d̪eːsaːiː]) is an administrative, princely or honorary title and surname.

The word is derived from the Sanskrit word deśa- 'land' and the Persian malik meaning 'lord'.

Most people with Desai last name belong to Deshastha Brahmin and Anavil Brahmin community of Maharashtra and Gujarat that were originally descended from Iran.

Notable individuals with the surname Desai: