Chhetri

Chhetri Meaning & Origin

About Chhetri
The surname Chhetri is of Nepali origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatriya," which means warrior or ruler. Chhetri is a prominent caste in Nepal, traditionally associated with the military and ruling class. People with the surname Chhetri are often considered to be of noble or warrior lineage and have historically held positions of power and authority in Nepali society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chhetri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chhetri: 752
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chhetri based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chhetri is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 T R IY0
🌐 IPA
/chhetri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhetri in Braille

Here's how to represent Chhetri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chhetri in braille

How to sign the name Chhetri using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chhetri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chhetri in sign language

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