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*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/thai '''Behind the Name: Thai Given Names'''] | *[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/thai '''Behind the Name: Thai Given Names'''] | ||
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==Given Names== | ==Given Names== | ||
*While given names are used for official purposes and record-keeping, most Thais are also given a nickname at birth which they use in their daily life, including at school and in the workplace. In many social situations, the nickname takes precedence over the real name. | *While given names are used for official purposes and record-keeping, most Thais are also given a nickname at birth which they use in their daily life, including at school and in the workplace. In many social situations, the nickname takes precedence over the real name. | ||
*Thai given names generally convey positive attributes, and some Thai people may change their name to have good luck according to their beliefs (but their family names less frequently change, as it requires permission from the head of a family or, in the case of children, father and mother). This practice is virtually unknown in most countries outside of marriage. Besides standard reasons of separation and divorce, many name changes are done to get rid of bad luck (which, if caused by a ghost or spirit, would confuse the malignant entity, allowing the victim to get free from them).< | *Thai given names generally convey positive attributes, and some Thai people may change their name to have good luck according to their beliefs (but their family names less frequently change, as it requires permission from the head of a family or, in the case of children, father and mother). This practice is virtually unknown in most countries outside of marriage. Besides standard reasons of separation and divorce, many name changes are done to get rid of bad luck (which, if caused by a ghost or spirit, would confuse the malignant entity, allowing the victim to get free from them).<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Surnames== | ==Surnames== | ||
*Surnames or family names are a relatively new innovation for the Thai people. For centuries, Thai people referred to the given names of their parents, or their place of residence along with their given name in order to identify themselves. | *Surnames or family names are a relatively new innovation for the Thai people. For centuries, Thai people referred to the given names of their parents, or their place of residence along with their given name in order to identify themselves. | ||
*Some surnames were granted to a person if they were in charge of a government agency. Some of these individuals after working for the government received a new caste name. Other family members would then request a change in their surname to match the new caste name of their relative.<br> | *Some surnames were granted to a person if they were in charge of a government agency. Some of these individuals after working for the government received a new caste name. Other family members would then request a change in their surname to match the new caste name of their relative.<br> | ||
*In 1913, the Surname Act was instituted legally requiring surnames in conjunction with the birth, marriage, and death registration that was instituted in 1912. Thai names now follow a more “western” pattern of surnames/family names, etc.< | *In 1913, the Surname Act was instituted legally requiring surnames in conjunction with the birth, marriage, and death registration that was instituted in 1912. Thai names now follow a more “western” pattern of surnames/family names, etc.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
===Thai Surnames (Early Genus) นามสกุลคนไทย (ต้นสกุล)=== | ===Thai Surnames (Early Genus) นามสกุลคนไทย (ต้นสกุล)=== | ||
This chart links to Wiki pages listing surnames in alphabetical order that start with that Thai letter and the corresponding English spelling of the surname.< | This chart links to Wiki pages listing surnames in alphabetical order that start with that Thai letter and the corresponding English spelling of the surname.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Thailand]] | [[Category:Thailand]] | ||
[[Category:Naming Customs]] | [[Category:Naming Customs]] | ||
[[Category:Thailand Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Thailand Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Category:นามสกุล]] | [[Category:นามสกุล]] | ||
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Online Tools[edit | edit source]
- Guidelines for Romanizing Thai Personal Names
- Behind the Name: Thai Surnames
- Behind the Name: Thai Given Names
- FamilySearch's surname experience - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin
Given Names[edit | edit source]
- While given names are used for official purposes and record-keeping, most Thais are also given a nickname at birth which they use in their daily life, including at school and in the workplace. In many social situations, the nickname takes precedence over the real name.
- Thai given names generally convey positive attributes, and some Thai people may change their name to have good luck according to their beliefs (but their family names less frequently change, as it requires permission from the head of a family or, in the case of children, father and mother). This practice is virtually unknown in most countries outside of marriage. Besides standard reasons of separation and divorce, many name changes are done to get rid of bad luck (which, if caused by a ghost or spirit, would confuse the malignant entity, allowing the victim to get free from them).Expansion depth limit exceeded
Surnames[edit | edit source]
- Surnames or family names are a relatively new innovation for the Thai people. For centuries, Thai people referred to the given names of their parents, or their place of residence along with their given name in order to identify themselves.
- Some surnames were granted to a person if they were in charge of a government agency. Some of these individuals after working for the government received a new caste name. Other family members would then request a change in their surname to match the new caste name of their relative.
- In 1913, the Surname Act was instituted legally requiring surnames in conjunction with the birth, marriage, and death registration that was instituted in 1912. Thai names now follow a more “western” pattern of surnames/family names, etc.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Thai Surnames (Early Genus) นามสกุลคนไทย (ต้นสกุล)[edit | edit source]
This chart links to Wiki pages listing surnames in alphabetical order that start with that Thai letter and the corresponding English spelling of the surname.Expansion depth limit exceeded
แผนผังนี้เชื่อมโยงไปยังหน้า Wiki ที่แสดงนามสกุลตามลำดับตัวอักษรไทยที่ขึ้นต้นด้วยตัวอักษรนั้นและการสะกดนามสกุลภาษาอังกฤษที่สอดคล้องกัน Expansion depth limit exceeded
References[edit | edit source]
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