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- ↑ "Naorem surname".
- ↑ "Origin of Naorem surname".
- ↑ Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.