Thapa is a surname used by multiple ethnic groups, including the Magar and Chhetri (Kshatriya) communities. While the surname also exists among Rajput groups in northern India.

It is derived from the Sanskrit word "thapa," which means "warrior" or "brave." The Thapa surname historically signifies a warrior or military background, as the Chhetri community traditionally held …

1 day ago · Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Political Advisor to the President, has resigned from his position to engage more actively in Nepali Congress politics ahead of the upcoming elections and the …

Thapa is an ancient Paikela (warrior) rank in the medieval Khasa Kingdom of Western Nepal. Thapa is surname belonging to both Kshetri/Chhetri as well as Magar caste of different ethno-linguistic origin.

Thapa Name Meaning Nepali: name found among Chhetris (see Chhetri ) and among the Magar people, originally a warrior rank of the former Khasa kingdom in present-day Nepal.

Thapa is the surname of a large social group of people, predominantly Chhettris as well as Magars, from Nepal. Over a period of time, this community has spread to other countries of the world.

Jun 10, 2025 · Thapa is a prominent Khas Chhetri surname primarily found in Nepal and among the Nepali diaspora. Historically, Thapas were a powerful Bharadar (state...