Chapagain
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| Language | Nepali language, Doteli language |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Khasa Kingdom |
| Meaning | People from Chapagaun (Chapa village) |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Chapai, Chapain, Chapagai |
Chapagain (Nepali: चापागाईं) or Chapai is a surname found in Nepal. It is a toponymic family name from Chapagaun village in Chamunda Bindrasaini municipality of Dailekh district in Karnali Province.[1] It belongs to Khas Bahun and Chhetri people of Nepal.
Notable people
[edit | edit source]Notable people with the surname includes
- Bidhya Chapagain, Nepali journalist
- Buddhisagar (Buddhi Ram Chapain), Nepali writer
- Dharma Sila Chapagain, Nepali politician
- Suraj Chapagain, Nepali actor
References
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