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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries下の名前
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shita no namae
"彼の下の名前は何ですか？"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A given name or first name chosen for a person, traditionally bestowed at baptism in Christian churches.
"Her Christian name is Elizabeth, but her friends have always called her Liz." - 2
A personal name as distinguished from a surname.
"Please write your Christian name followed by your family name on the application form."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from Middle English, the term reflects the historical Christian tradition of bestowing a name upon a child during baptism. Over centuries, while secularization has broadened its usage to mean any given name, its etymological roots remain deeply tied to religious naming practices in Western culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Christian name" is said worldwide
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prénom
Transliteration: /pʁe.nɔ̃/
"Quel est votre prénom ?"
Vorname
Transliteration: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌnaːmə/
"Mein Vorname ist Anna."
nome
Transliteration: /ˈnɔ.me/
"Qual è il tuo nome di battesimo?"
nombre de pila
Transliteration: /ˈnom.bɾe de ˈpi.la/
"Mi nombre de pila es Carlos."
nome próprio
Transliteration: /ˈnõ.mi ˈpɾɔ.pɾiu/
"Qual é o seu nome próprio?"
पहला नाम
Transliteration: pehlā nām
"कृपया अपना पहला नाम दर्ज करें।"
名
Transliteration: míng
"请写下你的名字。"
이름
Transliteration: ireum
"제 이름은 지민입니다."
下の名前
Transliteration: shita no namae
"彼の下の名前は何ですか？"
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