Thakuri

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • Derivative of Thakkura
  • A title of lordship born by Lichhavi and other ancient Indian rulers of ancient and medieval Kathmandu valley
  • A caste of ruling families of Nepal with mixed origin

Origin

  • From Nepali ठकुरी, from Sanskrit ठक्कुर. Cognate with Hindi ठाकुर ("master").

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