Koirala
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| Pronunciation | /koi̯ˈraːlaː/ |
|---|---|
| Languages | Nepali, Doteli, Sanskrit, Kumaoni, Garhwali, Hindi, Burmese, Dzongkha |
| Origin | |
| Language | Khas |
| Meaning | Toponym of Koirali |
| Other names | |
| Cognates | Aryal, Dahal, Dhakal, Ghimire, Pokhrel, |
| Derivative | Koirala Khatri (K.C.) |
| See also | Adhikari, Bhattarai, Paudel, Subedi |
Koirala (Nepali: कोइराला) is a surname of Khas people of South Asia, primarily found among Hindu communities such as Hill Brahmin and Hill Chettri of Nepal, and to a lesser extent in Myanmar (Burmese Gurkhas) and other South Asian countries such a as India (Indian Gorkhas) and Bhutan (Lhotshampa people). The Koirala surname belongs to the Maudgalya clan.[1]
The Koirala is an toponymic surname derived from Koirali village, located in the Sinja Valley of Jumla District in Karnali Province, Nepal.[2][3][4]
Traditions
The Koirala people traditionally worship Masto as their family deity (Kuldevata). The form of worship consist of animal sacrifices, such as goats or sheep.[5]
