Salam (surname)

Salam
Origin
Language(s)Meitei language (Manipuri language)
Place of originManipur, North East India
Related pagesOinam family

Salam 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 Tampak Maiba or people's priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for responsible for idolizing the Langmaiching (Nongmaijing mountain) and acting the role of Tangkhul Sharam Pakhangba (Nongpokningthou-king of the east).[3][4][5]

References

  1. "Salam surname".
  2. "Origin of Salam 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.