About Shrestha
The surname Shrestha is of Nepali origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shrestha," meaning "excellent" or "noble." It is a title given to the highest-ranking caste of traditional Nepali society, the Newar community. Shrestha is a prestigious surname that signifies a person's social status and is often associated with individuals who are respected, accomplished, and hold positions of authority within their community.
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The surname Shrestha is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shrestha 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 Shrestha is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shrestha in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shrestha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.