Khadka
Khadka (Nepali: खड्का), anciently called as Khaḍgā (Hindi: खड्गा), is a surname of Khas community who took the (Khas -Chhetri) community.[1]: 22 Khadga was an ancient Paikelā (warrior) rank along with Thāpā, Rānā and Buḍhā.[1]: 89
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Khas language[1] |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom[1] |
| Derivation | Khadga (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer[1] |
| Other names | |
| Cognate(s) | Katwal, Khandayat |
| Derivative(s) | Khadka Kshatri, Khadkaji |
Notable people
- Hari Bahadur Khadka, Member of 2nd Constituent Assembly
- Hari Khadka, football player
- Khum Bahadur Khadka, former minister
- Kul Bahadur Khadka, Lieutenant General
- Narayan Khadka; ex minister of urban development
- Nirajan Khadka, football player
- Paras Khadka, cricket player
- Sumi Khadka, actress
- Swastima Khadka, actress
- Shweta Khadka, actress
See also
References
- Adhikary, Surya Mani (1997). The Khasa Kingdom: A trans-Himalayan empire of the middle age. Nirala Publications. p. 210. ISBN 8185693501.
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