Rijal (Rizal) (Nepali: रिजाल) is a surname that belongs to the Brahmin community of people in Nepal.[1] It is believed that the surname originated from Riju Valley, a valley in Jumla. They are a part of the Khas Brahmin community. Dhananjaya is the Gotra associated with this surname. Rijals carry out their Diwali on the Baisakh Purnima. Even though its origin is thought to be from Jumla, a western district of Nepal, many of the Rijals are inhabitants in eastern Nepal as well. Most Rijals, who live in Eastern Nepal, are thought to have migrated there from Dhankuta after migrating to Dhading from Jumla. Apart from Dhading, a few of the Rijals also migrated to the Parbat district of Nepal.

Notable people with the surname

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  1. ^ "Nepali Surnames: Comprehensive List & Cultural Insights 2023". Source Nepal. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.