Shrestha

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Shrestha 1
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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Nepali
Scripts श्रेष्ठ(Nepali)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɕreʂ.ʈʰʌ/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsShresth, Srestha, Sresth, Shreshtha, Shreshth

Meaning & History

Means "excellent" in Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit श्रेष्ठ (shreshtha) meaning "best, most excellent".
Added 7/1/2017 by HL
Edited 12/25/2020 by HL

Shrestha 2
Revisions not set
Type Surname
Usage Newar
Scripts श्रेष्ठ(Newar Devanagari)
Pronounced Pron. /ɕreːʂ.ʈʰə/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Sanskrit श्रेष्ठ (śrēṣṭha) meaning "important; most excellent; great" in Sanskrit. This is originally used by the Shrestha caste but is now adopted by many castes.
Added 7/30/2023 by anonymous
Edited 5/6/2024 by onomabot