| Pronunciation | Khanaal (khanāl) |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Nepali, Hindi, Kumaoni |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Other names | |
| Derivative(s) | upadhe Khanal, Khanal |
| See also | Koirala, Pokharel, Bhattarai, Aryal, Dhakal, Subedi |
Khanal (Nepali: खनाल) is a common surname among the hill brahmins (पहारी ब्राह्मण) of Nepal. The Khanals belonged to the Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of the Gorkha Kingdom.[1]
Notable people with the name include: