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Naming Customs

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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• Behind the Name: Ganda Given Names
• Behind the Name: Swahili Submitted Surnames
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• Most Common Last Names In Uganda
• Popular Ugandan Baby Girl First Names
• Popular Ugandan Baby Boy First Names
• Surname experience at FamilySearch - search by surname to learn its meaning and origin

For Further Reading

• The Empaako Traditional Naming Practice in Uganda