Abujam

Abujam (Old Manipuri: Apucham) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2][3][4]

Abujam
Family Name

Region of originManipur, North East India
Language of originMeitei language (Manipuri language)
PopularityBehind the Name 
Wikipedia articlesAll pages beginning with Abujam

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Tampak Maiba or people's priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for paying homage to Pukshri (a paddy-eating worm in the field).[5][6][7]

References

  1. Surname Abujam Info (Meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion). Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  2. Abujam surname. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  3. Origin of Abujam surname. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  4. Origin of Abujam surname. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
  6. Manikchand Singh, konsam. Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur (2012).
  7. Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee (in en-US) (2022-02-25). Retrieved 2025-05-23.

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