| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli |
|---|---|
| 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,Khas Rajput,Bahun |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Chhetri, Katwal Ekthariya |
Katuwal, Katawal, Katowal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Nepal.
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 throughout the Nepalese history of 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
References
- 1 2 3 Katwal, Balendra B. (1998), The Ekthariya Chhetris of Nepal, Ekthariya Research Centre, ISBN 9780785573845
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