People with the name Abung in Nagaland

kiela · Nov 30th, 2007, 18:24

Can somebody help me with the translation of the word 'aboung'...it comes from a language spoken in Dimpaur Nagaland (Kachari? Nagamese? Naga Pidgin?...)
It means a lot to me...
Thank you very much!

PeakXV · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:01

There are many surnames in the Dimapur region with the spelling 'abung'. If this is the word you are looking for it may have it's root in the Assamese language - many of those Naga languages do. Sorry don't have a translation for you but hope this helps a bit in your search!

Travel_hungry · Dec 3rd, 2007, 15:25

Hi
When English was not medium of language in between Assamese ppl and Naga ppl, they exchanged their words using a mixed language "assamese and naga". It is called nagamese. This is still existed in common ppl in that region.
In which context did they say that word to you , can u remember it? Since u don't understand any of those language the pronunciation and spelling would be different than u remember.

kiela · Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:54

The word 'Abung' stands on a paper with a very little bit of information about some-one. I wonder if it could be a surname, or maybe a tribe?

beesakopie · Dec 4th, 2007, 06:55

Funny you should ask this but apparently, the Abung tribe lives in the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Here is an authoritative account about them :

http://www.global12project.com/2004/..._code/828.html

This much said, there are a number of people from Manipur (mostly Kuki's) who have a surname "Abung". Please note that there is currently a lot of bad blood between the Naga(IM)-mostly Thangkul tribe - and the Kuki tribes...the kuki's allege that the thangkuls have indulged in ethnic cleansing in their bid to attain "Greater Nagaland"...

Hope this helps.

kiela · Dec 4th, 2007, 15:10

If somebody has the surname 'Abung' thoes this mean that this persons belongs to the Abung tribe and comes from origin from Manipur. Are there much people with the name 'Abung'who live in Nagaland?

kiela · Dec 4th, 2007, 15:16

Is the surname 'Abung' a name that exists much in Nagaland?
Does this mean that someone with this name belongs to the 'Abung Tribe'?
Are there many people with the name 'Abung'?
Can somebody tell me some more about this name 'Abung'?

Thank you very much in advance

robin312007 · Dec 4th, 2007, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiela

If somebody has the surname 'Abung' thoes this mean that this persons belongs to the Abung tribe and comes from origin from Manipur. Are there much people with the name 'Abung'who live in Nagaland?

HI i'm robin from kolkata. My Mom's a Naga from Nagaland. she is from Angami tribe in nagaland. I got ur query and i will try to solve this as soon as possible.

Take Care.
byeeeeeeeee

vpsingh · Dec 4th, 2007, 16:04

I have heard of surname Abung in Nagaland. Abung is a tribe there (though not a prominent one like Angamis or Aaos). Abungs reside in outer districts of Manipur as well.
Unfortunately don't have more information.

beesakopie · Dec 5th, 2007, 10:11

I think you can safely conclude that Abung is a surname. Whether he is Manipuri (Kuki) or whether he is Naga is anyone's guess...

Nov 30th, 2007, 18:24	#1
kiela Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 18	translation of word from a language (Kachari?Nagamese?Naga Pidgin?)spoken in Dimapur Can somebody help me with the translation of the word 'aboung'...it comes from a language spoken in Dimpaur Nagaland (Kachari? Nagamese? Naga Pidgin?...) It means a lot to me... Thank you very much! Last edited by machadinha : Dec 5th, 2007 at 14:12. Reason: merged several threads

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:01	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,983	There are many surnames in the Dimapur region with the spelling 'abung'. If this is the word you are looking for it may have it's root in the Assamese language - many of those Naga languages do. Sorry don't have a translation for you but hope this helps a bit in your search! __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 3rd, 2007, 15:25	#3
Travel_hungry Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 19	might be nagamise Hi When English was not medium of language in between Assamese ppl and Naga ppl, they exchanged their words using a mixed language "assamese and naga". It is called nagamese. This is still existed in common ppl in that region. In which context did they say that word to you , can u remember it? Since u don't understand any of those language the pronunciation and spelling would be different than u remember.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:54	#4
kiela Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 18	Abung...could it be a name? The word 'Abung' stands on a paper with a very little bit of information about some-one. I wonder if it could be a surname, or maybe a tribe?

Dec 4th, 2007, 06:55	#5
beesakopie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wallis and Futuna (Republique Francaise) Posts: 82	The Abung tribe lives in Indonesia. Funny you should ask this but apparently, the Abung tribe lives in the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Here is an authoritative account about them : http://www.global12project.com/2004/..._code/828.html This much said, there are a number of people from Manipur (mostly Kuki's) who have a surname "Abung". Please note that there is currently a lot of bad blood between the Naga(IM)-mostly Thangkul tribe - and the Kuki tribes...the kuki's allege that the thangkuls have indulged in ethnic cleansing in their bid to attain "Greater Nagaland"... Hope this helps.

Dec 4th, 2007, 15:10	#6
kiela Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 18	Abung If somebody has the surname 'Abung' thoes this mean that this persons belongs to the Abung tribe and comes from origin from Manipur. Are there much people with the name 'Abung'who live in Nagaland?

Dec 4th, 2007, 15:16	#7
kiela Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 18	People with the name Abung in Nagaland Is the surname 'Abung' a name that exists much in Nagaland? Does this mean that someone with this name belongs to the 'Abung Tribe'? Are there many people with the name 'Abung'? Can somebody tell me some more about this name 'Abung'? Thank you very much in advance

Dec 4th, 2007, 16:04	#9
vpsingh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 101	I have heard of surname Abung in Nagaland. Abung is a tribe there (though not a prominent one like Angamis or Aaos). Abungs reside in outer districts of Manipur as well. Unfortunately don't have more information. __________________ Don't follow the herd, grass is already eaten!!

Dec 5th, 2007, 10:11	#10
beesakopie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wallis and Futuna (Republique Francaise) Posts: 82	Abung is a surname. I think you can safely conclude that Abung is a surname. Whether he is Manipuri (Kuki) or whether he is Naga is anyone's guess...

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