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Why do a lot of Sikhs have the same names like Singh or Kaur?

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Why do a lot of Sikhs have the same names like Singh or Kaur?
Why do a lot of Sikhs have the same names like Singh or Kaur?
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    1. Ramneet
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      These names are given by the tenth Guru Sahib, Dashmesh Pita Shri Guru Gobind Sahib ji to his Sikhs. These names are the benediction of the Guru Sahib bestowed on his Sikhs. Singh means a man brave like a lion and Kaur means princess or Guru’s daughter.

    2. ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ

      Respected Brother/Sister,
      Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

      In response to your question, the undersigned wants to say that the Tenth Guru Person, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, created the Khalsa in 1699. The Khalsa is a community of initiated Sikhs. The Sikh Gurus envisioned a society where all people were equal – regardless of gender, caste, religion, or any other social marker that creates divisions between the people.

      One of the main divisions in Indian society at that time was caste. The surname used to be identified with the caste background of the people. In an effort to erase the marker of caste in the Sikh community, Tenth Guru Person, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, called for all Sikh women to keep the surname Kaur and Sikh men the surname Singh. T

      Hope it helps. If you have any further questions, please do ask. If you find any deficiencies, please point out the same, for improvement in future.

      Regards ,
      Your Brother