The Kōmatis are satirically named Dhaniyāla jāti, or coriander caste, because, as the coriander seed has to be crushed before it is sown, so the Kōmati is supposed to come to terms only by rough treatment.
The Kōmatis have the title Setti or Chetti, which is said to be a contracted form of Srēshti, meaning a precious person. In recent times, some of them have assumed the title Ayya.
Kombara.—The name, meaning a cap made of the spathe of the areca palm (Areca Catechu) of an exogamous sept of Kelasi. Such caps are worn by various classes in South Canara, e.g., the Holeyas and Koragas.
Kombu (stick).—An exogamous sept of Kuruba.
Komma.—Komma (a musical horn) or Kommula has been recorded as an exogamous sept of Kamma and Māla. Kommula is further a professional title for horn-blowers, mainly Māla, Mādiga, and Panisavan, who perform at festivals and funerals.
Kommi.—A gōtra of Gollas, the members of which may not use kommi fuel.
Kompala (houses).—An exogamous sept of Dēvānga.
Kōnān.—Kōnān or Kōnār is a title of Idaiyans. Some Gollas call themselves Kōnānulu.
Kōnangi (buffoon).—An exogamous sept of Dēvānga.
Konda (mountain).—An exogamous sept of Dēvānga and Mēdara, and a synonym for Konda Dora.