Pronunciation | Khanaal (khanāl) |
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Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni |
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Language(s) | Khas |
Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
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Derivative(s) | Jaisi Khanal, Kumai Khanal |
See also | Koirala, Pokharel, Bhattarai, Aryal, Dhakal, Subedi |
Khanal (Nepali: खनाल) is a common surname among the hill brahmins (पहारी ब्राह्मण) of Nepal and some northern Indian states. The Khanals belonged to the Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of the Gorkha Kingdom.[1]
Notable people with the name include:
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Upadhyaya Bahun |
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Jaishi Bahun |
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