Thakuri

English

Etymology

From Nepali ठकुरी (ṭhakurī), from Sanskrit ठक्कुर (ṭhakkura, “deity”). Cognate with Hindi ठाकुर (ṭhākur, “master”).

Proper noun

Thakuri (plural Thakuris)

  1. Derivative of Thakkura
  2. A title of lordship born by Lichhavi and other ancient Indian rulers of ancient and medieval Kathmandu valley
  3. A Kshatriya caste of Nepalese people of uncertain origin
  4. A caste of ruling families of Nepal with mixed origin
  5. A surname​.
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