Gyawali () is a surname or family name found in Nepal. It is also written as Gyawali, Gnyawali, Gnawali or Gyanwali; however, Gyawali is the correct spelling based on the letters that is used to form the letter ज्ञ. The surname belongs to a Brahmin/Kshatriya caste in Nepal.
Etymology
Jnawali is historically believed to have an origin from present day Gulmi/Arghakhanchi area. 'Jnawa' is the old endangered name of Baletaksar, Chautara and Bamgha VDC of Gulmi. The word Jnawali was historically derived as the inhabitants of Jnawa Kshetra.
Notable People
Notable people with the name include: