Myanmar Naming Customs

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Personal Names

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: Myanmar Surnames
• Behind the Name: Myanmar Given Names