Amatya is a surname of Sanskrit origin. The name originates from the Sanskrit Amatya (), meaning councilor or minister.

Notable people

Lamu Amatya, Nepali nurse Madan Bahadur Amatya, Nepali politician Milan Amatya, Nepali singer Ramchandra Pant Amatya, Maratha Prime Minister Ronali Amatya, Nepali model Siddhidas Amatya, Nepali poet Tulsi Lal Amatya, Nepali politician

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