Debbarma

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Debbarma
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CountryIndia
RegionTripura
EthnicityTripuri
Chief
Apha Sibrai (Triluchan)

Debbarma[1][2] The Debbarma is a clan of Tripuris, an ethnic group native to India's Tripura state, Bangladesh. They speak Kokborok, which is a member of the Tibeto-Burman language family. They belong to the scheduled tribe of Tripuri according to the Constitution of India.

Variations

The variations of "Debbarma" consist of Debbarma, Deb Barma, DebBarma, Dev Barma, Dev Varma, Deb Burman, Dev Burman, Debbarman, Dev Barman, Dev Varman and Devvarman.

Classifications

Although Debbarmas speak Kokborok, some differences in their accents can be found if observed carefully. The way they speak it varies in tones and words too. The accent of someone residing in the north can vary significantly if compared to someone residing in the south.

These Include:

  • Daspa
  • Beri
  • Dona

Groups

  • Tipra - Debbarma, Tripura, Jamatia, Reang/Riang (Bru), Uchoi/Usoi, Noatia, Kalai, Halam, Rupini, Murasing, Roaza, Naitong, Phatung, Gurpai, Kaipeng, Molsom, Dendak etc.

Notable individuals

See also

References

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  2. "Debbarma Surname". Forebears. Retrieved 14 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  4. "Somdev receives Arjuna Award". Hindustan Times. 2011-09-20. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  5. Agencies, New Delhi (20 September 2011). "Somdev Devvarman receives Arjuna Award". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  6. "Kidambi Srikanth, Somdev Devvarman receive Padma Shri awards; Padma Bhushan for Dhoni - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  7. "Times Stellar Brands & Icons, Assam & North-East 2020 celebrates the unsung heroes who are building a better world- Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  8. "Award for Tripura writer". 29 September 2020.
  9. "Tripura Poet Shankha Shubhra Debbarman Nominated For Prestigious 'Times Stellar Icon' Award". 26 September 2020.
  10. Panday, Chandan (25 December 2019). "Tripura royal scion Pradyot forms new social organisation 'TIPRA'". East Mojo. Former Tripura Cong president announces creation of The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance ahead of Autonomous District Council elections next year. Retrieved 14 April 2021.