Aryal
| Pronunciation | /aːr.jaːl/ |
|---|---|
| Language | Nepali, Sanskrit |
| Origin | |
| Language | Khas |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Meaning | Toponym of Arje |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Ariyal, Arjel, Arjyal, Upadhyaya Aryal [citation needed] |
Aryal (Nepali: अर्याल) is a surname of Khas people of Nepal, primarily found among Hill Brahmin and Hill Chhetri Hindu communities native to mid-western Himalayan region of Nepal. The Aryal surname belongs to the Atreya clan and traces its ancestry to the Sage Atreya (descendant of Maharishi Atri). Historically, the Aryals held roles as advisers, scholars, and astrologers. The Aryal family was part of the Thar Ghar, the group of families that were associated with Kingdom of Gorkha, as well as the Kingdom of Nepal. The Aryal clan had an important role during the unification of Nepal and in the Gorkha Empire.
Etymology
Derived from place-name element
The Aryal is a toponymic surname derived from Arje village, located in the Gulmi District of Lumbini Province, Nepal.
History
In the 18th century, Visheshwar Aryal, a royal priest of the Gorkha Kingdom, was sent by Prithvi Narayan Shah to gather information about the Sen kingdom of Chaudandi in present-day eastern Nepal. There he won the favour of the Sen king and received a large birta (land grant) at Bairwa in present-day Saptari District. He was granted 917 bigha at Bairawa and 10 bigha at Hathina. The grant was reconfirmed after the Gorkha Kingdom conquered Chaudandi, later Visheshwar’s son, Udayananda Arjyal settled on the granted land.
Family Tradition
The Aryal people traditionally worship Varaha as their family deity (Kuldevata) but some communities in Western Nepal also worship Kala Masto.
Notable people
- Bhairav Aryal, Nepali author
- Shakti Ballav Aryal, Late Nepali writer
- N.P. Upadhyaya (Aryal), Nepali journalist
- Dol Prasad Aryal, Nepali politician
- Om Prakash Aryal, Nepali politician
- Padma Kumari Aryal, Nepali politician
- Prakash Aryal, Former Chief of Nepal Police
- Prashant Aryal, Nepali journalist
- Raju Aryal, Inspector General of Armed Police Force of Nepal
- Shakti Ballav Aryal, Nepali author
- Upendra Kant Aryal, Former Chief of Nepal Police
- Urmila Aryal, Nepali politician
See also
References
- ↑ Kuikel, Bijay. "List of Gotras with Thar (surname, Lastname)". www.bijaykuikel.com.np. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
- ↑ "Opinion | The decline of social solidarity". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ "Aryal Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". forebears.io. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Aryal Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". forebears.io. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Prabhat, Vishnu (2003). Arjyālavaṃśīya Vidvatparamparā अर्ज्यालवंशीय विद्वत्परम्परा (in Nepali). Kathmandu: Aryal Seva Samaj Nepal. pp. 4, 54–55. ISBN 99933-913-0-1.
- ↑ "अग्रज महाकवि उदयानन्द अर्याल" [Great poet Udayananda Aryal]. Gorkhapatra Online (in Nepali). 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2026-10-24.
- ↑ Parker, Bradley J.; Rodseth, Lars (2005). Untaming the Frontier in Anthropology, Archaeology, and History. University of Arizona Press. ISBN 9780816524525.
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