Maibam
Maibam is a Meetei family which has Indian origin. People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2]
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Maibam | |
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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 Maibam |
History
According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Maiba priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for invoking the chupshaba/chupsaba, the invocation by a priest for cessation of recurrent deaths.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/surname.aspx?surname=Maibam
- ↑ http://www.indiachildnames.com/mobile/originoffamilyname.aspx?surname=Maibam
- ↑ 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.
