Regmi
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Regmi is a surname of
Nepali people of Brahmin caste. According to oral history passed down to the Regmi family through generations, it is believed that the surname originated in the far-western village of Regam, Bajhang, Nepal. It is believed that a king of Bajhang gave the village of Regam, to a Joshi
which are Brahmin famous for their works in astrology and then their descendants were called as Regmi.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Basanta Regmi, Nepali cricketer
- Dilli Raman Regmi, Nepali Congress politician and historian
- Khil Raj Regmi, former Nepali Acting Prime Minister and Chief Justice
- Mahesh Chandra Regmi, Nepali historian[1]
- Sarala Regmi, Nepali politician
- Shiva Regmi, Nepali film director, producer and writer