Thakuri

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proper noun

Derivative of Thakkura

OriginNepali ठकुरी ← Sanskrit ठक्कुर →
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Meanings

proper nounThakuri (plural Thakuris)

plural Thakuris

  1. Derivative of Thakkura
  2. A title of lordship born by Lichhavi and other ancient Indian rulers of ancient and medieval Kathmandu valley
  3. A caste of ruling families of Nepal with mixed origin
  4. A surname.

Origin

  1. Sanskritठक्कुर“deity”
  2. Nepaliठकुरी
  3. EnglishThakuri

From Nepali ठकुरी (ṭhakurī), from Sanskrit ठक्कुर (ṭhakkura, “deity”). Cognate with Hindi ठाकुर (ṭhākur, “master”).

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APA

Thakuri. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Thakuri

MLA

“Thakuri.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Thakuri. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Thakuri,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Thakuri.

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