Aryal (also written as Arjel, Arjyal, and Ariyal) is a Nepalese surname originating from the village of Arje in the Gulmi district. The Aryal clan belongs to the Atreya gotra, and is believed to be the descended from Sage Atreya. In Hinduism, Varaha () is the deity of the Aryal clan. They were the Upadhyayas who worked as astrologers, also known as Jyotishis or Jaisis. The Aryal family is also recognized as part of the Thar Ghar of the Gorkha Kingdom.