| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas language |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Derivation | Katta (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Katwal, Katawal, Katowal |
| Cognate(s) | Khadka, |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Chhetri, Katwal Ekthariya |
Katuwal, Katawal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Nepal.
They belong to Ekthariya subcaste that is widely accepted to be of Jharra Chhetri origin, which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste . They were one of a subcaste of the Tagadhari Chhetri community of Mandavya Gotra. They were actively involved in Bhardar family aristrocracy throughout the Nepalese history of Khas Kingdom and western province of Kingdom of Gorkha. They belong to Jharra Chhetri.
Notable people
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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
- Hari Bhakta Katuwal, prominent poet and lyricist of Nepal
- Yubraj Katwal ,Youth activist, Entrepreneur , Political Analyst in Nepal
- Peshal Katuwal, Demigod worshipped in Eastern Nepal Hills, Paganism Advocate, nicknamed 'Panchthare Tiger'
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.
References
- ^ Katwal, Balendra B. (1998), The Ekthariya Chhetris of Nepal, Ekthariya Research Centre, ISBN 9780785573845
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