Desai Shri

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, Anavil Brahmin and Lingayat community of Maharashtra and Gujarat .

Notable individuals with the surname Desai: