Nongmaithem

Nongmaithem is a Meetei family which has Indian origin. People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India. Nongmaithem surname belongs to Angom clan in Meiteis , one of the seven clans in Manipur. [1][2]

Nongmaithem
Family Name

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

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family used to practice traditional Meitei religion (known as Sanamahism or Lainingthouism in modern times). They were responsible for worshipping deified form of the Langmaicheeng (Nongmaijing), a Meitei deity.[3][4][5]

References

  1. Nongmaithem surname. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  2. Origin of Nongmaithem 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.