Heisnam
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| Heisnam | |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Meitei language (Manipuri language) |
| Word/Name | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Place of origin | Manipur, North East India |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Heishnam |
| Related pages | Oinam family |
Heisnam is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2][3][4]
History[change | change source]
In 1100 AD, the Loyumba Shinyen text mentions the Heishnam clan's service to goddess Panthoibi. The text addresses the goddess as the most adored Meetei goddess.[5]
Notable people[change | change source]
- Chand Heisnam (alias Chan Heisnam) - Flag bearer, renowned director and producer of cinemas in Meitei language (Manipuri language)[6][7][8]
- Heisnam Kanhailal - Indian art theatre personality, was awarded the Padma Shri civilian award in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan civilian award in 2016 by the Government of India, was the founder-director of Kalakshetra Manipur.[9]
- Sabitri Heisnam - Indian stage actress and a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award of 1991 and Government of India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri in 2008.[10]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Surname Heisnam Info (meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion)". www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Heisnam surname". www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Origin of Heisnam surname". www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Origin of Heisnam surname". www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1993). Manipur: Treatise & Documents. Mittal Publications. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7099-399-5.
- ↑ "Demise of cinema flag bearer Chand Heisnam 20210727". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Covid claims doyen of Manipuri film Chand Heisnam : 27th jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Chan Heisnam condoled : 31st jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Awardees - Padma Awards - My India, My Pride - Know India: National Portal of India". 2012-04-29. Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ↑ "SNA: Awardeeslist::". 2016-03-31. Archived from the original on 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
Other websites[change | change source]
- "Surnames Similar to Heisnam". www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- "Surnames similar to Heisnam". www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
