Murthy

/ˈmɜːrθi/ noun

Definition

A South Indian surname, most famously borne by N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of the IT company Infosys.

Etymology

A Tamil and Kannada surname derived from Sanskrit, where it relates to names and titles of significance in South Indian culture and history. It's a proper noun typically used as a family name.

Kelly Says

N.R. Narayana Murthy founded Infosys from his apartment in Bangalore with just $250 in 1981, and today it's one of the world's largest IT companies—showing how one person with a great idea and determination can transform not just their own life but entire industries and economies.

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