Katuwal
Katuwal, Katawal,Katowal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Darjeeling, Nepal,Assam, and Kumaon region from Uttarakhand.
| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas language |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Derivation | Katta (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Katuwal, Katawal, Katowal |
| Cognate(s) | Khadka, Khandayat, Katuwal |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Kshatri, Katwal Ekthariya |
They belong to Ekthariya[note 1] subcaste that is widely accepted to be of patrilineal Rajput and Chhetri origin from present day India,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin.[1] They were one of subcaste(Clan) of Chettri community like Thapa,Karki,Bisht,Khadka,Basnyat etc.They also wear the sacred thread.They were considered as one of a noble family of Chhetri Clan of Nepalese and Gorkha Kingdom.They belong to Jharra Chhetri (subgroup of chhetri caste)
Notable people
Notable people bearing the name or its variants include:
- Jeet Ram Katwal, Indian MLA in Himachal PradeshManoj Katuwal]], Nepali cricket player who played for the Nepal National Cricket Team between 2002 and 2006
- General Rookmangud Katawal, former Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army
- Yubraj Katawal,
Former President- Free Education Consultancy's Organization Nepal (FECON)
- Hari Bhakta Katuwal, prominent poet and lyricist of Nepal
See also
- Naule Katuwal, named after Katuwals
- Mahat
- Budhathoki
- Rayamajhi
- Raut
- Bohara
- Chauhan
Notes
- The word Ekthariya is composed of two words; Ek (one) and thar (clan). Thus, it means one belonging to a single clan.[1]
References
- Katwal, Balendra B. (1998), The Ekthariya Chhetris of Nepal, Ekthariya Research Centre, ISBN 9780785573845
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.