Heisnam
Heisnam 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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Heisnam | |
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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 Heisnam |
History
In 1100 AD, the Loyumba Shinyen text mentions the Heishnam clan's service to goddess Panthoibi. The text addresses the goddess as the most adored Meetei goddess.[5]
Notable people
- Chand Heisnam (alias Chan Heisnam) - Flag bearer, renowned director and producer of cinemas in Meitei language (Manipuri language)[6][7][8]
Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship to Shri Heisnam Kanhailal, at the investiture ceremony of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards-2011, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Heisnam Kanhailal - Indian art theatre personality, was awarded the Padma Shri civilian award in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan civilian award in 2016 by the Government of India, was the founder-director of Kalakshetra Manipur.[9]
- Sabitri Heisnam - Indian stage actress and a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award of 1991 and Government of India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri in 2008.[10]
References
- ↑ Surname Heisnam Info (meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion). www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Heisnam surname. www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Origin of Heisnam surname. www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.[dead link]
- ↑ Origin of Heisnam surname. www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Sanajaoba, Naorem. Manipur: Treatise & Documents (in en) (1993)Mittal Publications. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7099-399-5.
- ↑ Demise of cinema flag bearer Chand Heisnam 20210727. e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Covid claims doyen of Manipuri film Chand Heisnam : 27th jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Chan Heisnam condoled : 31st jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Padma Shri Awardees - Padma Awards - My India, My Pride - Know India: National Portal of India (2012-04-29). Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ SNA: Awardeeslist:: (2016-03-31). Retrieved 2022-05-21.
Other websites
- Surnames Similar to Heisnam. www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- Surnames similar to Heisnam. www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
