Thingnam

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

Thingnam
Family Name

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

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 deifying the Ukrong.[3][4][5]

References

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