Basnet
| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas |
| Word/name | Karnali, Nepal |
| Meaning | Warrior |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Basnyat, Basnet |
| See also | Thapa, Rana, Karki, Khadka |
Basnet/Basnyat (Nepali: बस्नेत/बस्न्यात) is a surname of Khasas of Nepal and India.[1] It is commonly found among Jharra Chhetri community.[2]
There are five different branches of Basnets in Nepal:
- The bharadwajalater Gorkha.
- The Khaptari (Khaptadi Basnyat) King of Khaptad Raghuvanshi Kshatriya Kaushikgotriya
- The Lamichhane; Garga gotriya Basnets
Notable people with surname Basnet
References
- ^ "Basnet Family Name". Archived from the original on 15 January 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ISBN 9788173041143.clans are Adhikari, Baniya, Basnet, Bist, Bohra, Bura or Burathoki,Chouhan, Karki, Khadka, Khulal, Mahat, Raut, Rana, Rayamajhi, Rathour, Roka, Thapa, etc.
Some of the Chhetri