Bhandari
This page lists people with the surname Bhandari (or Bhandary).
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Sanskrit |
| Meaning | Store Keeper or Holder of Treasury |
| Region of origin | India, Nepal |
Bhandary or Bhandari is a surname found in various Hindu castes and communities in India and in parts of Nepal.[1] Notable people bearing the name Bhandari or Bhandari include:
- Anup Bhandari , Indian writer, director, music director, lyricist, playback singer and actor
- Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Nepalese politician, President of Nepal
- Binod Bhandari (born 1990), Nepalese cricketer
- Damodar Bhandari, member of 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Dinesh Chandra Bhandary, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, the Vir Chakra awardee
- Gagan Singh Bhandari, Nepalese politician and General
- H. Gopal Bhandary (born 1950), MLA in Karnataka
- Madan Bhandari, Nepalese politician and communist leader
- Rajendra Bhandari (born 1956), Nepalese poet
- Rajendra Bahadur Bhandari; Nepalese athlete
- Sabitra Bhandari, Nepalese national footballer
- Tika Bhandari, Nepalese singer
Fictional people bearing the name Bhandari include:
- Sav Bhandari and Alli Bhandari, two main characters and siblings on the Canadian teen drama Degrassi (2001–15).
References
- ^ "Bhandari Family History". Oxford University Press. Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press.