Heisnam

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]

Heisnam
Origin
Language(s)Meitei language (Manipuri language)
Word/NameAncient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)
Place of originManipur, North East India
Other names
Alternative spellingHeishnam
Related pagesOinam family
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History

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
Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship to Shri Heisnam Kanhailal, at the investiture ceremony of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards-2011, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • 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
  1. "Surname Heisnam Info (meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion)". www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  2. "Heisnam surname". www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  3. "Origin of Heisnam surname". www.mychildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  4. "Origin of Heisnam surname". www.indiachildnames.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  5. Sanajaoba, Naorem (1993). Manipur: Treatise & Documents. Mittal Publications. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7099-399-5.
  6. "Demise of cinema flag bearer Chand Heisnam 20210727". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  7. "Covid claims doyen of Manipuri film Chand Heisnam : 27th jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  8. "Chan Heisnam condoled : 31st jul21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  9. "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.
  10. "SNA: Awardeeslist::". 2016-03-31. Archived from the original on 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2022-05-21.

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