GHIMIRE
Ghimire
Ghimire is a surname of Nepali origin, commonly found in England among the Nepalese diaspora. It is a surname that is predominantly associated with the Gorkha community, known for their martial history and service in the British Army.
The Ghimire surname is traced back to the Chhetri and Brahmin communities of Nepal, who historically held positions of power and authority. Members of the Ghimire family have been known for their bravery, loyalty, and military prowess, traits that are highly regarded within the Gorkha culture.
In contemporary England, individuals with the surname Ghimire often maintain a strong connection to their Nepali heritage while embracing British culture. Many Ghimires have served in the British Armed Forces, continuing a tradition of Gorkha soldiers serving with distinction in the British military.
The Ghimire surname symbolises a rich heritage of honour, duty, and sacrifice, embodying the spirit of the Gorkha people and their contributions to both Nepali and British history.
There are approximately 196 people named Ghimire in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Ghimire.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anup
- Birendra
- Dev
- Dinesh
- Gopal
- Krishna
- Manish
- Prem
- Rajan
- Rishab
- Sanjeev
Female
- Anupama
- Beena
- Kalpana
- Lalita
- Laxmi
- Mathura
- Nirmala
- Santosh
- Shree
- Sushma