Joshi

== English == === Alternative forms === Zoshi, Zhoshi, Zosi === Etymology 1 === Borrowed from Kalasha zhoshi. ==== Proper noun ==== Joshi A Kalash festival celebrated at the end of May, involving libations of milk, dancing, and rhythmic drumming. === Etymology 2 === Borrowed from Nepali जोशी (jośī), Gujarati જોશી (jośī), Marathi जोशी (jośī), and Hindi जोशी (jośī), meaning astrologer. ==== Proper noun ==== Joshi (plural Joshis) A surname from Nepali. A surname from Gujarati. A surname from Marathi. A surname from Hindi. ===== Statistics ===== According to the 2010 United States Census, Joshi is the 3542nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 10089 individuals. Joshi is most common among Asian/Pacific Islander (93.32%) individuals. === Further reading === Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Joshi”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 256. === Anagrams === Shoji, shijo, shoji