Debbarma

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Debbarma
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CountryIndia
RegionTripura
EthnicityTripuri
Chief
Apha Sibrai (Triluchan)

Debbarma[1][2] is the main clan of Tripuri community, predominantly in state of Tripura, India and Bangladesh who speak Kokborok, a Tibeto-Burman language.They belong to the Kshatriya Varna.

Variations[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Notable individuals[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Tripuri, the Native People of Tripura state". Tripura.Org.In. Archived from the original on 2009-04-24. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. "Debbarma Surname". Forebears. Archived from the original on 2015-04-17. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. "Asiad: Somdev Creates History, India Retains 8th Spot". www.outlookindia.com. Outlook.com. 23 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  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. 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.