Katuwal
Katowal, Katawal, Katuwal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Nepal and Kumaon region of 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] Chhetri subcaste that is widely accepted to be of patrilineal Rajput origin from present day India,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin.[1]
Notable people
Notable people bearing the name or its variants include:
- Jeet Ram Katwal, Indian MLA in Himachal Pradesh
- Manoj 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
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See also
- Naule Katuwal, named after Katuwals
- Mahat
- Budhathoki
- Rayamajhi
- Raut
- Bohara
- Chauhan
Notes
- The word Ekthariya is composed of two Nepali words; Ek (one) and thar (clan). Thus, it means one belonging to a single clan.[1]
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