Katuwal, Katawal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Nepal.
| 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, Bisht, Chauhans ,Jharra Chhetri, Kshetri,Khas Rajput,Bahun |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Chhetri, Katwal Ekthariya |
They belong to Ekthariya[note 1] subcaste that is widely accepted to be of Patrilineal Rajput & Chhetri origin,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin.[1] 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 edit
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 edit
- Naule Katuwal, named after Katuwals
- Mahat
- Budhathoki
- Rayamajhi
- Raut
- Bohara
- Chauhan
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Katwal, Balendra B. (1998), The Ekthariya Chhetris of Nepal, Ekthariya Research Centre, ISBN 9780785573845
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