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The Nambiar (also written as Nambyar) is a HinduAmbalavasi caste of Kerala.
Ambalavasi Nambiars wear sacred thread like Brahmins and is traditionally considered as a different caste to Nairs including same name bearing Nair-Nambiar caste, who were traditionally the feudal landlords of North Malabar which usually leads to confusion.