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Siwakoti (Nepali: सिवाकोटी) also spelled as Shiwakoti, Sibakoti, Shibakoti or Shivakoti, is a surname used by certain subgroup belonging to the Brahmin caste, Kshetri and natives of Nepal, Northeast India, & Bhutan. Siwakoti is a sub caste referred to as thar in the Nepalese community.

According to their traditions they are the descendants of the Rishi Bharadwaja. Siwakoti belongs to Bharadwaj gotra (clan).

Notable people

• Dr. Yuba Raj Siwakoti, A. Professor, Central Washington University, USA.
• Chintamani Siwakoti, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank
• Barsha Siwakoti, Nepali Film Actress
• Dr. Yam Siwakoti, A. Professor, University of Technology Sydney.
• Hari Siwakoti - Nepali Film Actor/Director(First Nepali film made in USA)

References

1. "Yuba Siwakoti". Central Washington University. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
2. Singh, Rishi (2006-01-19). "Insurgency toll 13,000: Siwakoti". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
3. Weir, Richard (1999-02-14). "NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: WOODSIDE; In Film, Real-Life Misadventures". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-12-06.

• Ethnic groups in Nepal
• Bahun
• Hindu communities
• Nepali-language surnames
• Surnames of Nepalese origin
• Khas surnames