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==Online Tools==
==Online Tools==
 
*[https://forebears.io/mauritius/surnames '''Most Common Last Names In Mauritius''']
*[http://www.americanlastnames.us/last-names/Mauritian/index.html '''Mauritian last names in alphabetical order''']
*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/mauritian-creole '''Behind the Name:Mauritian Creole Submitted Surnames''']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname '''FamilySearch's surname experience'''] - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin
==Given Names==
==Given Names==
*Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family.
*Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family.
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*Some names, such as ‘Marie’ or ‘Jean’, are quite common in Mauritius. Thus, people may be called by their middle names to avoid confusion.<ref>"Mauritius Culture: Naming", in Cultural Atlas, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mauritian-culture/mauritian-culture-naming#mauritian-culture-naming, accessed 16 March 2021.</ref>
*Some names, such as ‘Marie’ or ‘Jean’, are quite common in Mauritius. Thus, people may be called by their middle names to avoid confusion.<ref>"Mauritius Culture: Naming", in Cultural Atlas, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mauritian-culture/mauritian-culture-naming#mauritian-culture-naming, accessed 16 March 2021.</ref>
==For Further Reading==
==For Further Reading==
*[https://www.centuryassociation.org/assad-bhuglah-toc/2868-muslim-naming-convention-in-mauritius '''Muslim Naming Convention in Mauritius'']
 
 
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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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Given Names

  • Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family.
  • Christians may be named after their parents. They may also have multiple names coming from their godparents or grandparents.
  • Hindu Mauritians typically have three names: an official name (which is used mainly for legal purposes), a ‘nom criee’ (the name they are known by to most people) and a ‘nom gate’ (a more intimate name used only by immediate family members.
  • Muslims are typically given names chosen by their parents or grandparents. A naming ceremony will be held shortly after the birth.
  • Names may be selected based on holy scriptures from one’s religious affiliation.
  • Some names, such as ‘Marie’ or ‘Jean’, are quite common in Mauritius. Thus, people may be called by their middle names to avoid confusion.[1]

For Further Reading

References

  1. "Mauritius Culture: Naming", in Cultural Atlas, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mauritian-culture/mauritian-culture-naming#mauritian-culture-naming, accessed 16 March 2021.