concept   naming conventions
culture   Spain
statement   In Spain, children use maternal and paternal surnames connected by 'y' or 'i', and often use names of saints.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 naming children Spain Names of saints and religious figures are commonly used as a way to seek protection and guidance for the child. 1
2 naming conventions Spain Use of maternal and paternal surnames connected by 'y' or 'i' for the children 1
3 parental naming traditions Spain The mother's surname and the father's surname are both used, with the mother's surname coming before the father's. 1