Tapas Dey

Tapas Dey is a Bengali-Indian name. "Tapas" is a given name derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "austerity," "penance," or "spiritual practice." "Dey" is a common Bengali surname, historically associated with the Kayastha caste in Bengal. Surnames in Bengal often denote ancestral professions or social standing. Thus, "Tapas Dey" refers to an individual named Tapas with the surname Dey, suggesting a potential lineage from the Kayastha community of Bengal and a first name signifying spiritual discipline or dedication. The name is predominantly found amongst Bengali-speaking populations in India and Bangladesh.