Ngangom

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Ngangom
Family Name

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

Ngangom is a Meetei family which has Indian origin. People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2]

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Maiba priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for throwing the konyai (gold and silver device used by priests).[3][4][5]

References

  1. Ngangom surname. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  2. Origin of Ngangom surname. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  3. Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
  4. Manikchand Singh, konsam. Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur (2012).
  5. Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee (in en-US) (2022-02-25). Retrieved 2025-05-23.