Akoijam

Akoijam (Old Manipuri: Akoicham) 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]

Akoijam
Family Name

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

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 singing the hymn of Mikol (a song that harmonizes the soul and spirit).[5][6][7]

References

  1. http://www.mychildnames.com/mobile/surname-info.aspx?surname=Akoijam
  2. http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/surname.aspx?surname=Akoijam
  3. http://www.mychildnames.com/mobile/origin-of-surname.aspx?surname=Akoijam
  4. http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/originoffamilyname.aspx?surname=Akoijam
  5. Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
  6. Manikchand Singh, konsam (2012). Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur.
  7. "Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee". 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2025-05-23.

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