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A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name [1] that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname.
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Akan names. The Akan people of Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo...
- List of Country-Name Etymologies
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Personal names are in most cases composed of readily understood Tibetan words. Most personal names may be given to either males or females. Only a few are specifically male or female. Meanings of some of the common names are listed below:
Toponymy, toponymics, or toponomastics is the study of toponyms (proper names of places, also known as place names and geographic names), including their origins, meanings, usage and types.
Not to be confused with Germanic name. Personal names in German-speaking Europe consist of one or several given names ( Vorname, plural Vornamen) and a surname ( Nachname, Familienname ). The Vorname is usually gender-specific. A name is usually cited in the "Western order" of "given name, surname". The most common exceptions are alphabetized ...
Name pages may include summary information about the name or detailed encyclopedic content, as names are a subject of study in the field of anthroponymy and often have cultural and historical significance. Name index articles include one or more embedded lists of notable people with a common surname or given name.
