Yek Salai is a simple, respectful companion for exploring Meitei surnames, clans (yek), and traditional marriage compatibility. Built as a self‑funded community project, it focuses on clarity, accuracy, and a friendly experience. Use it to look up surnames, understand clan links, check compatibility with real explanations, and learn more about the customs that keep families and communities connected.
What you can do:
Check marriage compatibility the clear way. Results show Allowed, Not Allowed, or Allowed Under Conditions when there are mixed outcomes. You also see why—rules and short explanations are presented in plain language.
Handle surnames with more than one clan. When a surname may belong to 2 or more yek, choose multiple options with checkboxes and see every valid combination tested.
Read detailed combination analysis. The app lists accepted and rejected pairs side by side, with concise reasons, so families can discuss with confidence.
Browse all surnames A–Z in the Find Clan section. Switch to Clan view any time if you prefer grouped lists. Search is fast and forgiving.
Review recent checks. Your last results are saved locally with clear names and status icons, so you can revisit and compare without repeating the whole process.
Learn with FAQ and a small quiz. Short answers and helpful examples make cultural knowledge easy to absorb and share.
Suggest corrections. Culture is living—use the Corrections section to propose updates and help the data stay accurate for everyone.
Thoughtful design:
Clean, native UI that feels calm and trustworthy.
Clear color language: green for fully allowed, yellow for conditional, red for prohibited.
Clan info that reflects your selections, especially when multiple yek are involved.
Gentle monetization: banners say “Support Yek Salai – this is self‑funded,” placed at natural breaks. Interstitial prompts are occasional and skippable.
Privacy and respect
No account required for core features. Recent checks stay on your device.
We do not sell personal data. Where consent is required by local rules, the app follows the platform’s policies.
The app supports family discussion—it does not replace elders or community authorities.
Why it matters:
Meitei surnames and clans are more than labels—they are history, kinship, and responsibility. Yek Salai reduces confusion by making reliable information accessible and by showing nuance when outcomes depend on clan selection. It helps you prepare for informed conversations with elders while preserving a living heritage for students, families, and researchers.
Roadmap:
We are continuously improving with community feedback: richer learning content, optional language support, smarter search and filtering, and accessibility refinements.
A note on support:
Yek Salai is independent and self‑funded. If the app helps you, viewing an occasional ad or sharing the app is a meaningful way to keep it free for everyone.
Disclaimer:
Traditions may vary across families and localities. Use the app as a guide and consult elders—especially when results are conditional or complex.
Summary:
Explore surnames and clans with A–Z browsing and fast search
Check marriage compatibility with reasons and multi‑clan analysis
Learn from FAQs and a quiz; contribute corrections
Respectful ads to sustain a free cultural resource
Thank you for being part of preserving Meitei knowledge with Yek Salai.