Siwakoti
Siwakoti () also spelled as Shiwakoti, Sibakoti, Shibakoti or Shivakoti, is a surname used by certain subgroup belonging to the Brahmin caste, Kshetri and natives of Nepal, Northeast India, & Bhutan. Siwakoti is a sub caste referred to as thar in the Nepalese community. According to their traditions they are the descendants of the Rishi Bharadwaja. Siwakoti belongs to Bharadwaj gotra(clan). Notable people Chintamani Siwakoti, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Barsha Siwakoti, Nepali Film Actress Dr. Yam Siwakoti, A. Professor, University of Technology Sydney. Hari Siwakoti - Nepali Film Actor/Director(First Nepali film made in USA) References Ethnic groups in Nepal Bahun Hindu communities Nepali-language surnames Surnames of Nepalese origin Khas surnames