The word Nepal is where come from?

Question

The word Nepal is where come from?

Answer 1

According to Nepali scholar Rishikesh Shaha, the ancient chronicles report that, a sage (muni) named Ne became the protector (pāla) of this land and the founder of its first ruling dynasty. The name of the country, Ne-pāla, therefore originally meant the land 'protected by ne.

Answer 2

A Hindu man named "Ne" travelled to the valley of Kathmandu and the word "Nepal" came about as the place protected by him - "pala" in Sanskrit (ancient language of India). Nepal means, "the country looked after by Ne".

Answer 3

The exact origin of the name Nepal is uncertain, but the most popular understanding is that it is derived from Ne (holy) and pal (cave).