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 …

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 …

Feb 15, 2019 · The Thapa represents the welcoming of the Gods before commencing the wedding rituals and is a sign usually associated with the Lord Ganesha. The bride and the …

Find out how popular the last name Thapa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Thapa.

Thapa (नेपाली: थापा) is a historic martial title and family name borne by members of multiple Nepali communities—most prominently the Chhetri and the Magar —and denotes a tradition of …

Thapa is a common surname and title in Nepal used by both the Magar and Chhetri communities. Originally, Magar chiefs in the old Magarat kingdoms (such as Gulmi, Palpa, and Pyuthan) …

On 24 November 2020, Thapa scored in the first league match of the 2020–21 Indian Super League, in 52 seconds against Jamshedpur to become the first Indian goal-scorer of the season.

John Whelpton opines that the legend of the Kunwar family's origins, which says their progenitor to have entered hill and married a daughter of Bagale Kshetri, might have linked their family to …

He is widely known as the longest-serving prime minister of Nepal and was inducted into the "National heroes of Nepal" by King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah. Born into an ordinary military …