Question: how nepal got its name?
Answer: So, the word 'Nepal' was derived from the name of the sage 'Ne' and 'Pala' - his work, to protect the land. ... They were called 'Nepa', so, after the name of the dynasty who ruled over it, the country was named as 'Nepal'. 3. 'Nepal' might also be derived from 'Newar', one of the ancient tribes living in Kathmandu valley.