Garo (name)

Garo can refer to several things, primarily as a given name, surname, or relating to the Garo people and their culture.

As a given name:

• Garo is a masculine given name used in various cultures. Its origin and meaning can vary. In some Armenian communities, Garo is a shortened version of the name "Garabed." Its meaning may also vary depending on the language and cultural context.

As a surname:

• Garo also exists as a surname. The origins of the surname, like the given name, may depend on the region and its historical context.

Relating to the Garo people:

• Garo refers to the Garo people, an ethnic group primarily residing in the Indian state of Meghalaya, with populations also found in Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland, as well as in neighboring Bangladesh.
• It also describes the Garo language, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Garo people.
• "Garo Hills" is a region in Meghalaya inhabited primarily by the Garo people.
• The term "Garo" is also used in reference to the culture, traditions, and social structures of the Garo people.