Definitions for Acharya
acha·rya

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1. acharyanoun

   A spiritual teacher, guru.

2. acharyanoun

   An influential mentor.

3. acharyasuffix

   (suffix) A title of honour, meaning "learned" or "honoured".

4. Etymology: From आचार्य, = “rules” or “conduct” thus, = “the one who is learned in conduct”.

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1. Acharya

   In Indian religions and society, an acharya (Sanskrit: आचार्य, IAST: ācārya; Pali: ācariya) is a preceptor and expert instructor in matters such as religion, or any other subject. An acharya is a highly learned person with a title affixed to the names of learned subject. The designation has different meanings in Hinduism, Buddhism and secular contexts. Acharya is sometimes used to address an expert teacher or a scholar in any discipline, e.g.: Bhaskaracharya, the expert mathematician.

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1. Acharya

   In Indian religions and society, an acharya is a guide or instructor in religious matters; founder, or leader of a sect; or one who sits of gadi; or a highly learned man or a title affixed to the names of learned men. The designation has different meanings in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and secular contexts. The surname is also very common in the Indian state of West Bengal. Acharya is also used to address a teacher or a scholar in any discipline, e.g.: Bhaskaracharya, the mathematician. It is also a common suffix in brahmin names, e.g.: Krishnamacharya, Bhattacharya. In South India, this suffix is sometimes shortened to Achar, e.g.: TKV Desikachar. Acharya is also used as surname. In the social order of some parts of India, acharyas are considered as the highest amongst the brahmin community, often described as the "shrestha brahman" i.e. best in brahmins. In Madhwa brahmins Acharya means a priestly person.

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1. ACHARYA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Acharya is ranked #12101 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Acharya surname appeared 2,575 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Acharya.
   
   94.4% or 2,433 total occurrences were Asian.
   3% or 79 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.5% or 41 total occurrences were White.
   0.3% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.3% or 8 total occurrences were Black.
   0.1% or 5 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

How to pronounce Acharya?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Acharya in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acharya in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acharya in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acharya
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acharya
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Acharya
4. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html