15 JUNE, 2023
Dristi Sharma
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Recently a Twitter user, Vivek Raju, pointed out some brand name origins that left users shocked. These surprising name origins shed light on unexpected stories of our favourite brands.
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Photo: Jaquar Asia
Jaquar (no, not Jaguar) is a famous Indian manufacturer of sanitaryware. The name is derived from the name of founder Mehra Brothers' grandmother, Jai Kaur.
Photo: Havells
The brand name Havells is derived from the name of its founder, Haveli Ram Gandhi. It is a prominent electrical equipment company in India.
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A former famous Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy, derives its name from the combination of the names of its founders, Ranbir and Gurbax Singh.
Photo: Lakme
Lakmé is a renowned Indian cosmetics brand. The name is derived from Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.
Photo: Chik
Chik is a popular old brand of haircare products. The brand name Chik is derived from the name of the founder's father, Chinni Krishnan.
Photo: Mapro
Mapro is famous for producing fruit-based products like jam. Mapro is an abbreviation of 'Mahabaleshwar Products', where they first sold their product.
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The brand name Parle is derived from the name of the suburb Ville Parle in Mumbai, India, where the company was originally established.
Photo: Nykaa
Nykaa, the famous e-commerce platform specialising in beauty and wellness products, derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'Nayaka', which means a leader or guide.
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The brand name Vicco Turmeric Cream is derived from the name of the company that produces it, Vishnu Industrial Chemical Company.
Photo: Vicco
The brand name Voltas is a combination of the names of its two founding partners, Volkart and Tatas. It is an Indian engineering company that specialises in ACs and refrigerators.