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Nepali Last Names and Surnames

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Last names

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Tarai-Hindu

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

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Brahmin, Tarai-Brahman

Upadhyaya is a Nepali last name found among Brahmin and Tarai-Brahman communities. Some families connect this name with (Purbiya), (Kumai) lineages. Spellings and traditions may v…

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Brahmin

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

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