| Khanal खनाल |
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|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Khanaal |
| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas |
| Word/Name | Khasa kingdom |
| Other names | |
| Derivative(s) | Jaisi Khanal, Khanal Chhetri |
| See also | Koirala, Pokharel, Bhattarai, Aryal, Dhakal, Subedi |
Khanal (Nepali: खनाल) is one of the common surnames among Brahmins/Chhetris in Nepal and North East Indian States. Khanal belonged to Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of Gorkha Kingdom.