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Subedi

Subedi
सुवेदी
Language(s) Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni
Origin
Language(s) Khas
Word/Name Nepal
Other names
Variant(s) Suvedi/ Suberi
Derivative(s) Subedi Khatri, Subedi Kshatri/Chhetri
See also Pokharel, Bhattarai, Adhikari, Poudel

Subedi (Nepali: सुवेदी) also referred to as Suberi in Bhutan), is one of the surnames of the Chhetri and Bramhin Varna in the Hindu Varna System. They belong to the Bhardwaj Gotra. They mainly inhabit the places of Hill and Terai of Nepal.

The word 'Subedi' is made up of two Nepali words 'Su' and 'Veda' in which the first one (Su) means in a correct manner and the second one (Veda) means a sacred book of the Hindus. These words combine together to give the meaning 'being expert in reciting the Veda'. Subedi are also found in certain state of India like Sikkim, Assam and Gorkha region of west Bengal. There are also significant number of Subedi family are also found in kingdom of Bhutan. They are believe to be migrated from Nepal between 16th century to 20th century.


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