Katuwal
Katuwal, Katawal,Katowal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Darjeeling, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh 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, Bisht,Jharra Chhetri, Kshetri |
| 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 subcaste of the Tagadhari Chhetri community. They were considered as one of a noble family in Chhetri Clan of Nepalese and Gorkha Kingdom. They belong to Jharra Chhetri (a subgroup of the Chhetri caste).
On the other hand the surname Katuwal as Katwal is used by the Rajputs in Himachal Pradesh.
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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