Pokhrel

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Pokhrel
Pronunciation/ˈpoʊkrɛl/
LanguageNepali, Kumaoni, Hindi
Origin
Meaningsomeone from Pokhara
Other names
Variant formsPokhrel, Pokharel, Pokhariyal
See alsoPoudel, Bhattarai, Adhikari, Subedi

Pokhrel or Pokharel or Pokhariyal is a surname found among the Bahuns (Hill Brahmins) of Nepal in Pokhara and Indian Brahmins in Uttarakhand. It derives from the city of Pokhara in Nepal.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick, ed. (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. New York: Oxford University Press.
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