Thakuri

English

Etymology

From Nepali ठकुरी (ṭhakurī), from Sanskrit ठक्कुर (ṭhakkura, “deity”). Cognate with Hindi ठाकुर (ṭhākur, “master”).

Proper noun

Thakuri (plural Thakuris)

1. Derivative of Thakkura
2. A title of lordship born by Lichhavi and other ancient Indian rulers of ancient and medieval Kathmandu valley
3. A caste of ruling families of Nepal with mixed origin
4. A surname.