Explanation:
Katowal, Katawal, Katuwal, Katwal (Nepali: कटवाल) is a surname used in Nepal and Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Katowal
कटवाल
Language(s)
Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni
Origin
Language(s)
Khas language
Word/name
Khasa kingdom
Derivation
Katta (sword)
Meaning
Sword bearer
Other names
Variant form(s)
Katuwal, Katawal, Katowal
Cognate(s)
Khadka, Khandayat, Katuwal
Derivative(s)
Katwal Kshatri, Katwal Ekthariya
They belong to Ekthariya[note 1] Chhetri subcaste that is widely accepted to be of patrilineal Rajput origin from present day India,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan) Chhetri subcaste which is of patrilineal Khas origin.[1]
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