Amakcham

Amakcham is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2]

Amakcham
Family Name

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

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Maiba priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for taking hold of bows and arrows, the traditional Meitei weapons.[3][4][5]

References

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