An Angami name (including Chakhesang, the former Eastern Angami) consists of a

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followed by a middle name and a

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, as used by the Angami and

Chakhesang Naga The Chakhesangs are a major Naga ethnic group found in the Indian state of Nagaland. Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern Angamis, now recognized as a separate ethnic group. The Chakhesangs are divided into two groups know ...

s in the

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n state of

Nagaland Nagaland () is a landlocked state in the northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Its capital cit ...

. Angami names (given and surname) are usually diverse comparing to other Naga communities. Each Angami Village is divided into clans (''Thinuo/Thenü'') followed by ''Sarami'' which are the surnames of an individual.Pereira, Melvil. Dutta, Bitopi. Kakati, Binita
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Surnames

The following is list of some common Angami surnames: *

Koso Koso may refer to: * A native American tribe also known as Timbisha * Koso (drink), traditional Japanese fermented drink * Koso (Naga surname), an Angami Naga surname * Koso (surname) * KOSO Koso may refer to: * A native American tribe also known ...

* Liezietsu *

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* Yhoshü Surnames are also divided into family name/middle name such as: * Kevichüsa

References

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