Chanu ( mni, /cə.nu/) is a Meitei ethnic

name suffix A name suffix, in the Western English-language naming tradition, follows a person's full name and provides additional information about the person. Post-nominal letters indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditat ...

for women. The term "Chanu" literally means "a girl of a clan" in

Meitei language Meitei (), also known as Manipuri (, ), is a Tibeto-Burman language of north-eastern India. It is spoken by around 1.8 million people, predominantly in the state of Manipur, but also by smaller communities in the rest of the country and in pa ...

(officially called

Manipuri language Meitei (), also known as Manipuri (, ), is a Tibeto-Burman language of north-eastern India. It is spoken by around 1.8 million people, predominantly in the state of Manipur, but also by smaller communities in the rest of the country and in pa ...

). Notable people using this name suffix are: * Bertrand Chanu, French Olympic equestrian *

Irom Chanu Sharmila Irom Chanu Sharmila (born 14 March 1972), also known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" or "Mengoubi" ("the fair one") is an Indian civil rights activist, political activist, and poet from the Indian state of Manipur, which is located on the north ...

(born 1972), Indian civil rights activist and poet * Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu (born 1994), Indian weightlifter *

Lily Chanu Paonam Lily Chanu Paonam is an Indian Archer .She won a silver medal in the 2017 World Archery Championships The 2017 World Archery Championships was the 49th edition of the event. It was held in Mexico City, Mexico from 15 to 22 October 2017 an ...

(born 1988), Indian archer * Ngangbam Soniya Chanu (born 1980), Indian weightlifter * Renu Bala Chanu (born 1986), Indian weightlifter *

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Saikhom Mirabai Chanu ( Meitei pronunciation: /sái.kʰom mi.ra.bái cə.nu/; born 8 August, 1994) is an Indian weightlifter. 27-year-old Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 201 kg to win the Gold Medal which was also India's third medal after at ...

(born 1994), Indian weightlifter * Sanamacha Chanu (born 1978), Indian weightlifter * Sanggai Chanu (born 1981), Indian field hockey player *

Sushila Chanu Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam (born 25 February 1992) is an Indian field hockey player. A former captain of Indian national team, she has a total of 150 international caps to her credit. Born in Imphal, Manipur, Chanu began playing hockey at the a ...

(born 1992), Indian field hockey player * Tingonleima Chanu (born 1976), Indian field hockey player

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