Haoreima

Haoreima () or Haoleima () (literally, "tribal lady"Moirangthem Kirti (1988). Religion and Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-021-0.) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She was a woman from the hills. She was killed while arranging to meet her lover. She turned into a tortured spirit. She is regarded as an incarnation of Goddess Panthoibi. She is also identified with goddess Nongthang Leima.

 Etymology 
In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the name "Haoreima" is derived from "Haoleima". "Haoleima" is made up of two component words, "Hao" and "Leima". In Meitei language (Manipuri language), "Hao" has multiple meanings. It may mean (1) yes (the response), (2) tasty, savoury or (3) tribe. Here, "Hao" means a "tribe". In Meitei language (Manipuri language), "Leima" means a queen or a mistress or a lady. 
The name "Haoreima" usually refers to a tribal woman carrying a traditional elongated basket ("sam" or "sham").

 Namesakes 
There are many people with the name "Haoreima" in the history of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur).
 Haoreima Tamheibee- Khuman Princess and Meitei Queen  
Haoreima Tamheibee was the daughter of King Atom Nongyai Thingkol Hanba of the Khuman dynasty. She was married to Meitei King Kainou Irengba (984 AD-1074 AD). After the marriage, she came to be known as "Meitei Leima" (lit. Meitei Queen).

 Related pages 
 Panthoibi
 Nongthang Leima

 References 

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