Katuwal
Katuwal, Katawal,Katowal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Darjeeling, Nepal, Assam and Kumaon region from 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] subcaste that is widely accepted to be of patrilineal Rajput and Chhetri origin from present day India,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin.[1] They were one of subcaste of the Chettri community. They wear the sacred thread(Tagadhari). They were considered as one of a noble family of Chhetri Clan of Nepalese and Gorkha Kingdom. They belong to Jharra Chhetri (a subgroup of the Chhetri caste).
Notable people
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
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.[1]
References
- Katwal, Balendra B. (1998), The Ekthariya Chhetris of Nepal, Ekthariya Research Centre, ISBN 9780785573845
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