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Nepali Last Names and Surnames

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Last names

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Tarai-Hindu

Karn 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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Tamang

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

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Newar-Dalit

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

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Newar-Kshatriya

Kasaju 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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Khas-Chhetri

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

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Khas-Chhetri

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

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Sunuwar

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

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Khas-Chhetri

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

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Newar-Kshatriya, Tarai-Hindu

Kayastha is a Nepali last name found among Newar-Kshatriya and Tarai-Hindu communities. Some families connect this name with Shrestha-Sheshya lineages. Spellings and traditions ma…

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Rai

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

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Tarai-Hindu

Kewat is a Nepali last name found among Tarai-Hindu communities. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and family.

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Khas-Chhetri

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

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Newar

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

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Khas-Chhetri

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

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Brahmin

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

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Tharu, Muslim

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

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Brahmin

Khanal is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin communities. Some families connect this name with Kaushik (Purbiya) lineages. Spellings and traditions may vary by place and famil…

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Thakuri

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

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Tarai-Dalit

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

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Tharu

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

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Brahmin

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

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Tharu

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

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