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.
| Language(s) | Nepali |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas |
| Word/name | Dolakha, Nepal |
| Meaning | Unknown |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Siwakoti, Shiwakoti, Sibakoti, Shibakoti, Shivakoti |
According to their traditions they are the descendants of the Rishi Bharadwaja. Siwakoti belongs to Bharadwaj gotra (clan).
Notable people edit
- Chintamani Siwakoti, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank[1]
- 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)[2]
References edit
- ^ Singh, Rishi (2006-01-19). "Insurgency toll 13,000: Siwakoti". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ Weir, Richard (1999-02-14). "NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: WOODSIDE; In Film, Real-Life Misadventures". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-12-06.