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Nepali Last Names and Surnames

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Last names

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Brahmin, Newar-Brahman

Acharya is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin and Newar-Brahman communities. Some families connect this name with Kaudinya (Purbiya) or Rajopadhyaya Devabhaju Brahman lineages…

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Brahmin

Adhikari is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin communities. Some families connect this name with Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Atreya, Mandabya (Purbiya) lineages. Spellings and traditi…

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Newar-Brahman

Agnihotri is a Nepali last name found among Newar-Brahman communities. Some families connect this name with Rajopadhyaya Devabhaju Brahman lineages. Spellings and traditions may v…

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Magar

Agri is a Nepali last name found among Magar communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Khas-Chhetri

Airi is a Nepali last name found among Khas-Chhetri communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Magar

Ale is a Nepali last name found among Magar communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Tarai-Hindu

Amast is a Nepali last name found among Tarai-Hindu communities. Some families connect this name with Kayastha lineages. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Newar-Kshatriya

Amatya is a Nepali last name found among Newar-Kshatriya communities. Some families connect this name with Shrestha-Sheshya lineages. Spellings and traditions may vary by place an…

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Brahmin

Amgai is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Muslim

Ansari is a Nepali last name found among Muslim communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Muslim

Araqi is a Nepali last name found among Muslim communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Brahmin

Arjal is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin communities. Some families connect this name with Atreya (Purbiya) lineages. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Magar

Aslami is a Nepali last name found among Magar communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Newar

Awa is a Nepali last name found among Newar communities. Some families connect this name with Uray-Udhas lineages. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Brahmin

Awasthi is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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