Chandam
Chandam (Old Manipuri: Chantam) 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]
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Chandam | |
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| Region of origin | Manipur, North East India |
| Language of origin | Meitei language (Manipuri language) |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Chandam |
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 Khongchinglon (for the Lai Haraoba festival of Moirang's deity Thangching or Thangjing).[5][6][7]
References
- ↑ "Surname Chandam Info (Meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion)".
- ↑ "Chandam surname".
- ↑ "Origin of Chandam surname".
- ↑ "Origin of Chandam surname".
- ↑ Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
- ↑ Manikchand Singh, konsam (2012). Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur.
- ↑ "Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee". 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
Other websites
- http://www.mychildnames.com/mobile/similar-surname.aspx?surname=Chandam
- http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/similarfamilyname.aspx?surname=Chandam
