Lyngdoh

Lyngdoh is a surname of Khasi origin, commonly found among people from Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India.

The name is derived from the Khasi language, where 'lyngdoh' phonetically translates to mean 'twin' or 'double'. There are several variations of this spelling, which often depend on personal preference and regional influences.

In historical records, one of the earliest references to the name Lyngdoh can be found in the 19th century census data from the Assam Province, which comprised the current states of Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of neighboring regions.

Today, there are several prominent individuals known by the surname Lyngdoh, who have contributed to various fields including politics, sports, and education. One notable example is Mukul Sangma's cabinet colleague, Comingone Ymbor stone's companion and ally, Dr Donkupar Lyngdoh, a longtime Meghalaya RTI and Lokayukta advocate, erstwhile Lok Ayukta advocate and RTI expirter based in Meghalaya.

The surname Lyngdoh is an integral part of the ethnic cultural heritage of the Khasi people and is an important aspect of the state's history and identity.

It is worth noting that Lyngdoh is a relatively rare surname in global context and the vast majority of people bearing this name are from Meghalaya or of Khasi descent.