Dhungana Family History

Dhungana Surname Meaning

Nepali is a name commonly found among Bahuns, which refers to the hill Brahmins of the Indo-Aryan Pahari people.

This surname is derived from a habitational name, originating from a village called Dhungani in western Nepal.

The term ‘Nepali’ literally translates to ‘stone house’ in English.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hungate, Khurana, Hulgan, Dungan, Thurman, Hanna, Huang, Ungar, Hunton, Bhuiyan

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