Awasthi

Awasthi is a surname found among Kanyakubja Brahmins of Kannauj, deriving from the name of the Vedic sage Agastya.

Notable people who bear it include: *Dharani Dhar Awasthi (1922–2011), Indian botanist and lichenologist *Malini Awasthi (b. 1967), Indian folk singer *Pankhuri Awasthy (b. 1991), Indian actress *Prashant Awasthi (cricketer) (b. 1990), Indian first-class cricketer *Prashant Awasthi (footballer) (b. 1998), Nepalese footballer *Prithvi Raj Abasthi, Nepalese politician *Sapna Awasthi, Indian playback singer *Tanesha Awasthi (b. 1981), Indian fashion blogger Provided by Wikipedia