The name Nambiar primarily applies to two separate Hindu communities from Kerala: This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... (IPA: ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of south-western India. ...
[Nambiar] - Nambiar is a prominent sub caste of Nair, a martial nobility, similar to the Samurai of Japan, hail from northern Kerala.
Nambiar (Non-Indian) - a title for people who are also found in Suffolk where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor.
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The Kshatriya communities are generally very prominent in Indianhistory, having been major influences on Indian politics, society, culture, religion and economics for hundreds of years.
The Kurus, Panchalas, Kosalas, Matsyas, Magadhas, Chedis, Yadus, Kambojas, Gandharas, Kekayas etc in epic times and Mauryas, Guptas, Chalukyas, Rajputs, Marathas, Dhangars, Nairs, Nambiars etc. in post-epic/medieval eras are considered to have been particularly influential.
Many of the Rajputs are known as Agnivanshi Kshatriyas.