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| Ideal | Lord Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Derived from the word Meen, which means Fish |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Hindi, Mewari, Marwari, Dhundari, Harauti, Mewati, Wagdi, Malvi, Garhwali, Bhili |
| Country | India |
| Populated States | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Region | Western and Central India |
| Population | 4.6 Million |
| Surnames | Meena, Parmar, Rana |
| Alternative Names | Maina, Mena, Meenas, Mina |
| Festivals | Meenesh Jayanti and Hindu Festivals |
The Meena is also transliterated as 'Meenanda' or 'Mina'. they are found mainly in the rajasthan and madhya pradesh regions of india. the meenas claim a mythological descent from the 'Matsya Avatar', or fish incarnation, of vishnu.
The meenas ruled at certain places in rajasthan. meena are currently classified as schedule tribe in rajasthan, Haryana, uttar pradesh and as OBC in madhya pradesh. population of meena is 4.6 million and more then 85% meena living rajasthan, estimated to be around 4.2 million in rajasthan. the name of this Community is derived from the word 'Meen', which means 'Fish'.
According to the bhatas (jaga) of meena caste, there are 12 pals, 32 tads and 5248 gotras(clans) in the meena caste.
| Gotra | Kuldevi |
|---|---|
| Chhand | Baan Mata, Budavaay / Gudavaay |
| Tatu | Badavaasan Mata |
| Jagarwal | Aharaee Mata |
| Mahair | Ghatavaasan Mata, Ghaataaraanee |
| Baiplawat | Paalee Mata |
| Manatwal / Manajwal, Mahar | Jeen Mata |
| Barwal / Barwad | Chauth Mata |
| Marmat | Dugaay Mata / Durga Mata / Jvaalaamaata |
| Jorwal/Jarwal | Brahmaanee Mata |
| Baidwal / Vyanadwal | Baankee Mata |
| Nayi Maiain, Kakrod Kukald | Naaraayanee Mata |
| Susawat | Amba Mata / Aamber |
| Bainad, Gohli | Aashaajaee Mata, Chaamunda Mata |
| Khod | Sevaad Mata |
| Ushar | Beejaasan Mata |
| Chhanawat, Gagarwal | Kaila Mata |
| Jaif | Vadhaasan Mata |
| Sahair, Sahariy | Gumaanee Mata |
| Dadarwal, Mandad | Khuree / Khurra Mata |
| Dobwal / Dinbhwal | Khalakaee Mata |
| Katar | Dharaal Mata |
| Chharnawat Pargi, Natrawat, Tor Mandlawat | Kaalee Mata |
| Harmor | Jaavar Mata |
| Ghunawat | Lahakoh Mata / Lahakod Mata |
| Maiwal | Mainasee / Asaavaree / Baan / Aavaree Mata |
| Kotwali / Kotwal | Mora Mata |
| Sihr | Daant Mata, Saptamaatrka |
| Mandal / Mandiy | Joganiya Mata |
| Jaraid, Janhad | Beerataee Mata |
| Chhhandwal | Papalaaj Mata |
| Kakas, Gohli | Chaamunda Mata |
| Kanjoli, Karailwal | Eent Mata |
| Adi Maiain | Gondala Mata |
| Motis | Taad Mata |
| Dhyavan | Dhyaavan Mata |
| Gothwal, Barwal | Banajaaree Mata |
| Naimin | Panch Mata, Doodhaakhedee Panch Mata |
| Jahail, Ilichh | Manasa Mata |
| Gomladu | Santya Mata |
| Maigal | Saavalee Mata |
| Aadivasi Maiain | Seetaamaata |
| Chhand Gotr | Chaandaamaata |
| Meena Sambhaag Ka Teerth | Ghumanda Mata |
Some Sub-Caste of meena are comes under upper caste and others comes under Scheduled Tribes. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are thoes example where meena comes under Upper Caste and Scheduled Tribes according to meena sub-caste.
| Name | Profession / Popular |
|---|---|
| Golma Devi Meena | Indian Politician |
| Kirodi Lal Meena | Indian Politician |
| Namo Narain Meena | Indian Politician |
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| Religion List | |
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| Christianity | Islam |
| Hinduism | Buddhism |
| Judaism | Jainism |