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Angom

Angom is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. It consists of several Yumnaks, which belong to the native people of ancient Kangleipak.

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Angom
Angom dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon
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CountryIndia
RegionManipur
EthnicityMeitei people
Chief
Angom Iputhou
Clan branches
Titles
Angomcha

Angom (Meitei: ꯑꯉꯣꯝ) is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. It consists of several Yumnaks, which belong to the native people of ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state of India).1

In the flag of Kangleipak, the yellow color represents the Angom group of Meitei people. source ↗

Number of families

Meitei sub-groups Romanisation Number of families/surnames (according to N. Monihar2) Number of families/surnames (according to Khomdon Lisam3) Number of families/surnames (according to T.C. Hodson4) Number of families/surnames (according to Manipur Mirror) Number of families/surnames (according to MASTEC)5
ꯑꯉꯣꯝ Angom 96 109 50 1036 62
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References

References

  1. "Meeteis Surname". E-pao.net. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. Monihar, N. (2000). Sagei Salai Apoklon (in Manipuri). India: Internet Archive; Digital Library of India.
  3. "Who are the Indigenous People of Manipur Part 2 By Khomdon Lisam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. Hodson, Thomas Callan. The Meitheis. India: D. Nutt, 1908.
  5. "The People - Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC)". mastec.nic.in. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  6. "ANGOM SURNAME LIST – Manipur Mirror". Retrieved 16 February 2025.