काजी

See also: क़ाज़ी

Nepali

Etymology

Probably from Sanskrit कार्यी (kāryī, “functionary”), from कार्य (kārya, “function”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [kä(d)zi]
• Phonetic Devanagari: काजि

Noun

काजी • (kājī) m

1. initially, the functionary (wazir/prime minister) in the Gorkha kingdom
2. later, a rank of noble class of Bharadars (Lords) in the Gorkha kingdom and later in Kingdom of Nepal
3. A title of dignity taken by noble Bharadars