Kureishi

Kureishi is a surname of South Asian origin, specifically Pakistani. It is also often Anglicized as Qureshi or various other spellings. People with this surname are typically descendants of, or claim lineage from, the Quraish tribe, a historically significant tribe in Mecca that the Islamic prophet Muhammad belonged to. The name signifies a link to this tribe and thus often carries a certain level of prestige within Muslim communities.

Individuals with the surname Kureishi (or its variations) can be found globally, especially in South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) and in diaspora communities in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Notable people with a variation of this surname include:

• Hanif Kureishi, a British playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker and novelist.