Katuwal
Katuwal, Katawal, Katowal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Nepal,Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh.
| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas language |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Derivation | Katta (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Katwal, Katawal, Katowal |
| Cognate(s) | Khadka, Bisht, Jharra Chhetri, Kshetri,Khas Rajput,Bahun |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Chhetri, Katwal Ekthariya |
They belong to Ekthariya subcaste that is widely accepted to be of Patrilineal Rajput & Chhetri origin, which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin. 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).
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