concept   personal names
20 commonsense assertions
Cultures (20) • Western countries (1) • Icelandic culture (1) • Hawaiian culture (1) • Japanese culture (1) • European countries (1) • Latin American countries (1) • Aboriginal Australian communities (1) • Cherokee Nation (1) • East Asian countries (1) • Germany (1) • Indian culture (1) • Korean culture (1) • Kuku Yalanji people (1) • Maori culture (1) • Mexico (1) • Native American tribes (1) • Nigeria (1) • Polynesian cultures (1) • Saudi Arabia (1) • Scandinavian countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 personal names Western countries In Western countries, personal names typically consist of a first name, middle name, and last name for both formal and informal communication. 11
2 personal names Icelandic culture Icelandic names typically use a patronymic or matronymic system, with the father's first name as the basis for surnames. 6
3 personal names Hawaiian culture Hawaiian personal names are deeply rooted in nature, mythology, and family connections, reflecting the culture's significance. 3
4 personal names Japanese culture In Japanese culture, addressing someone by their last name with an honorific suffix signifies respect and formality. 3
5 personal names European countries European personal names largely carry gender-specific and religious connotations reflecting historical and religious traditions. 2
6 personal names Latin American countries In Latin American countries, personal names typically include both maternal and paternal surnames to reflect family connections and heritage. 2
7 personal names Aboriginal Australian communities Aboriginal Australian personal names are determined by kinship and totems, serving as a way to establish connections and responsibilities within the community. 1
8 personal names Cherokee Nation Cherokee personal names may change over time to reflect personal growth and achievements, symbolizing a dynamic relationship with the self and community. 1
9 personal names East Asian countries In East Asian countries, personal names often consist of the family name followed by the given name, emphasizing the family name as a symbol of heritage and social hierarchy. 1
10 personal names Germany In Germany, personal names are traditionally associated with saints and religious figures, emphasizing the preservation of historical and religious heritage. 1
11 personal names Indian culture In Indian culture, it is common for individuals to have a formal or honorific name alongside their given name. 1
12 personal names Korean culture Korean culture often passes down generation names, contributing to familial identity. 1
13 personal names Kuku Yalanji people Personal names among the Kuku Yalanji people are determined by kinship and totems, and serve to establish connections and responsibilities within the community. 1
14 personal names Maori culture In Maori culture, personal names are closely tied to tribal heritage and hold significant spiritual and ancestral meaning. 1
15 personal names Mexico In Mexican culture, personal names commonly include both maternal and paternal surnames to reflect the importance of both lineages and family connections. 1
16 personal names Native American tribes Native American tribes may change personal names throughout a person's life to reflect growth, achievements, and experiences, symbolizing a dynamic relationship with self and community. 1
17 personal names Nigeria Personal names in Nigerian culture can hold important meanings and reflect family history and individual characteristics or circumstances. 1
18 personal names Polynesian cultures Polynesian personal names often reflect nature, mythology, and family events, showing a deep connection to the environment and cultural narratives. 1
19 personal names Saudi Arabia Personal names in Saudi Arabia may include the father's name as a middle name, highlighting the significance of family lineage and connections. 1
20 personal names Scandinavian countries In Scandinavian countries, personal names may include a patronymic or matronymic component to indicate the father's or mother's name, especially in historical contexts. 1