Nijhawan (surname)

Nijhawan is a surname used by Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs of the Khatri caste.

Surname

Notable people with the surname, who may or may not be affiliated to the clan, include:

• Bal Raj Nijhawan (1915–2014), Indian metallurgist and author
• Preetish Nijhawan, American entrepreneur
• Sonia Nijhawan, American astronomer
• Sumit Nijhawan, Indian actor