Kshetrimayum (shortly known as Kshetri) is a Meitei ethnic family name (surname). It is a Meitei

yumnak In Meetei society, the sagei or family name is known as ''Yumnak'' in Meetei Language. Pronounced "yoom-naak". Ethnic ''yumnaks'' are used in the Meetei /Meitei community including the Meitei Pangal and Meitei Bamon (Manipuri Brahmin). The ...

. It’s literal meaning is “House of

Kshatriya Kshatriya ( hi, क्षत्रिय) (from Sanskrit ''kṣatra'', "rule, authority") is one of the four varna (social orders) of Hindu society, associated with warrior aristocracy. The Sanskrit term ''kṣatriyaḥ'' is used in the con ...

”. This surname was given to the descendants of Hindu Kshatriyas, coming from outside Manipur and who first started settling down in Manipur during the reign of king Chalamba (1545 to 1562 A.D.) and king Gambhir (1825-1834 A.D.). They were originally

Brahmakshatriya * In the Hindu varna system, Brahmakshatriya may refer to a '' Brahmin'' who pursues royalty, and hence concurrently adopts the ''Kshatriya'' varna. Brahmakshatriya dynasties * Sena Dynasty: The founder of the Sena rule was Samantasena who descr ...

from north-eastern part of Karnataka and western Orissa, some of these people migrated to

Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm ...

in the above said time, subsequently settled and got absorbed into Meitei society. This surname does not belong to any Yek Salais (seven clans of Meitei

) since Yek Salais were already formed during the reign of

Pakhangba Pakhangba ( mni, , omp, ) is a primordial deity, often represented in the form of a dragon, in Meitei mythology and religion. He is depicted in the heraldry of Manipur kingdom, which originated in ''paphal'' ( mni, ), the mythical illust ...

well before their arrival in Manipur.“MEETEIS' SURNAME”
Retrieved on 28 August 2022 Notable people with this family name are: * Kshetri Irabot Singh, Indian politician *

Kshetrimayum Rashi Kshetrimayum Rashi (''full name:'' Kshetrimayum Ningol Lairellakpam Ongbi Rashi, born March 1950) is an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur, who worked in theatre and Manipuri films. She was introduced into the world of theatre by her mother Ras ...

, Indian actress *

Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi is an Indian classical dancer and author, specialising in the Indian classical dance form of Manipuri. She was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian ...

, Indian classical dancer * Kshetrimayum Biren Singh, Indian politician *

Kshetrimayum Indira Devi Kshetrimayum Indira Devi, known as Chirom Indira, is an Indian entrepreneur, designer, and social worker. Life Devi was born in the Imphal West district of Manipur. She was the first born of six children. She is a graduate in Political Science ...

, Indian social activist *

Kshetrimayum Thoiba Singh Kshetrimayum Thoiba Singh (born 1 December 1955) is an Indian field hockey player, who represented India at the Summer Olympic Games, Olympics and Asian Games. He played as a left-winger and was known for his speed and stamina. Today he coaches ...

, Indian field hockey player *

Rakhesh Singh Kshetrimayum Rakhesh Singh Kshetrimayum (born 1978), FIET, SMIEEE is an electrical engineer, educator and Professor in the department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Recently, he was listed in the world' ...

, Indian electrical engineer, educator and Professor

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