Newar Submitted Surnames

Newar names are used in the country of Nepal by the Newar people.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Rajopadhyaya राजोपाध्याय Newar
From Sanskrit राजोपाध्याय (rājopādhyāya) meaning "royal guru; royal teacher". This is used by the Rajopadhyaya caste.
Shrestha श्रेष्ठ Newar
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.
Tamrakar ताम्रकार Newar, Indian
Means "copper maker; craftsman" in Sanskrit. This is used by the Tamrakar caste of Nepal and India, and mainly of Newar ethnicity in Nepal.