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'''Understanding customs used in surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in records. Learn to recognize name variations and see clues in names.''' | |||
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==Online Tools== | |||
*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/arabic '''Behind the Name: Arabic Surnames'''] | |||
*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/arabic '''Behind the Name: Arabic Given Names'''] | |||
==Surnames== | ==Surnames== | ||
In Arabic culture, as in many parts of the world, a person's ancestry and family name are very important. An example is explained below. | In Arabic culture, as in many parts of the world, a person's ancestry and family name are very important. An example is explained below. | ||
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However, not all Arab countries use the name in its full length, but conventionally use two- and three-word names, and sometimes four-word names in official or legal matters. Thus the first name is the personal name, the middle name is the father's name and the last name is the family name.<ref>"Arabic name", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_name, accessed 9 March 2021.</ref> | However, not all Arab countries use the name in its full length, but conventionally use two- and three-word names, and sometimes four-word names in official or legal matters. Thus the first name is the personal name, the middle name is the father's name and the last name is the family name.<ref>"Arabic name", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_name, accessed 9 March 2021.</ref> | ||
==Given Names== | ==Given Names== | ||
===Arab Christian=== | ===Arab Christian=== | ||