Moirang Salai

Moirang
Moilang
Moirang dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon
Profile
CountryIndia
RegionManipur
DistrictBishnupur district
EthnicityMeitei people
Chief
Moirang Iputhou
Last ChiefIwang Puriklai Sana Hongba
Clan branches
Allied clans
Titles
Moirangcha

Moirang (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯏꯔꯥꯡ, also called Moilang in old Meitei) is one of the seven main clans of the Meitei people in Manipur, India. It includes many family groups called Yumnaks. These families have lived in Manipur since ancient times.[1] Moirang is also known for its rich culture, especially the famous story of Khamba and Thoibi.

In the flag of Kangleipak, the pink color represents the Moilang group of Meitei people.

Number of families

Meitei sub-groups Romanisation Number of families/surnames (according to N. Monihar[2]) Number of families/surnames (according to Khomdon Lisam[3]) Number of families/surnames (according to T.C. Hodson[4]) Number of families/surnames (according to Manipur Mirror) Number of families/surnames (according to MASTEC)[5]
ꯃꯣꯏꯔꯥꯡ (ꯃꯣꯏꯂꯥꯡ) Moirang (Moilang) 100 110 66 99[6] 67

References

  1. ↑ "Meeteis Surname". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
  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 2025-02-15.
  4. ↑ Hodson, Thomas Callan. The Meitheis. India: D. Nutt, 1908.
  5. ↑ "The People - Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC)". mastec.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  6. ↑ "MOIRANG SURNAME LIST – Manipur Mirror". Retrieved 2025-02-16.


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