Kulkarni

Kulkarni(कुलकर्णी/कुळकर्णी/ಕುಲಕರ್ಣಿ) is a common family name in the Karnataka and Maharashtra states of India.

The name Kulkarni is believed to a combination of two words ("kula" and "karani"). "Kula" means the root of the family, and "Karanika" means one who maintains records or accounts. Traditionally, Kulkarni was a title used for people who used to maintain the accounts and records of the villages and used to collect taxes. Most Kulkarnis today are Deshastha Brahmins by caste. In addition, Kulkarnis from Karnataka are predominantly "Brahmins". It is also found amongst the Karhade Brahmin ,CKP ,GSB and Daivajna communities of Maharashtra.

Two of the most famous Kulkarnis are Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant EknathFact|date=February 2007. Dyaneshwar is widely credited to be the founder of Marathi literature. Sant Ramdas, political guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji was originally named Narayan Kulkarni, alias Thosar.

Kulkarni can refer to:

* S.R.Kulkarni (Shrikrishna Ramchandra Kulkarni) [President of Transport & Dock's Workers Union]

* Patthe Bapurao (Shridhar Krishna Kulkarni) [Singer-poet (1868–1941) famous for writing Tamasha and Lawanis.]
* Dadoji Konddev Kulkarni
* King of Aundh- Tribak Pratinidhi Kulkarni-Kinahkar
* Gondvalekar maharaj
* D. S. Kulkarni Famous Builder & Founder of DSK group.
* Sudha Kulkarni-Murty
* Atul Kulkarni
* Sandeep Kulkarni- Marathi Actor featured in 'Shwass' and 'Domabivali Fast'
* Gurunath Aabaji Kulkarni
* Mamta Kulkarni
* Sonali Kulkarni
* Nilesh Kulkarni
* Nayan Kulkarni (illuminated the Queen Elizabeth II Metro Bridge)
* Dr. G. S. Kulkarni (Orthopadic surgeon from Miraj, Maharashtra)
* Salil Kulkarni (Singer, Music composer of 'Ayushawar Bolu Kahi' fame , judge on the popular Marathi TV talent show SaReGaMaPa)
* S.D. Kulkarni Ex CEO L&T