Bhattarai
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 Bhattarai surname in Devanagari font | |
| Language | Nepali, Doteli |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language | Khas |
| Word/name | Nepal |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Bhattrai |
| Derivatives | Sindhuley Bhattarai, Samriddha Bhattarai, Saalukhey Bhattarai, Gamlangey Bhattarai, Chisungkhey Bhattarai, Gulmeli Bhattarai, Lamidaandey Bhattarai |
| See also | Pokharel, Poudel, Khanal, Bhandari, Subedi |
Bhattarai (Nepali: भट्टराई) or Bhattrai is a Nepalese surname. Typically those with the surname belong to the Brahmins or Chettris of Nepal.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]Bhatta means scholar in Sanskrit and Rai means King. Bhattarai were ancient Kings who later became priests.[3]
Notable people with the surname in Nepal
[edit | edit source]- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, Former Prime Minister (Nepali Congress)[4]
- Baburam Bhattarai, former Prime Minister of Nepal.
- Nabin K Bhattarai, Pop singer[5]
- Samriddha Bhattarai, Nepali chairman of business and finance society
- Amrit Bhattarai, Nepali cricketer
- Durga Prasad Bhattarai, Nepali diplomat
- Krishna Dharabasi, born Krishna Bhattarai. Author of Radha (Novel), Jhola
- Biraj Bhattarai, Nepali musical artist
- Srijan Bhattarai, Actor, professional ballet & contemporary dancer/choreographer Roadies[6]
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