Amatya is a surname of Sanskrit origin. The name originates from the Sanskrit Amatya (अमात्य), meaning councilor or minister.^[1]

Notable people

• Kanchan Amatya, Nepali activist
• 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
• Yogeshwar Amatya, Nepali singer