Hi Deepthi, There are many instances though most of …

Comment posted Names, Middle Names and Last Names among the Syrian Christians by Anoop.

Hi Deepthi,
There are many instances though most of them are on the female side owing to them having to take upon the religion of their husbands.I know of some from my family.But on the male side it is rare,though a few years back some guys belonging to prominent familes converted.The reason they gave was Christ is a myth..To accomodate them ,they were given the title of Nair.
Also I suspect the advisor of the Cochin Raja ,the Paliath Achan could have had Christian ancestors

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