Modern Thai names mostly follow the Western or Indian tradition, in which the surname follows the given name. This distinguishes them from traditional names South-East Asia, where usually the first name follows the last name.
- 1 The meaning of names and surnames
- 2 Surnames
- 3 Literature
- 4 Links
- 5 Notes
The meaning of names and surnames
Thai names are as much a manifestation of the desire for individuality and beauty as anything else in Thai culture. Looking through a list of hundreds of names and surnames in Russian, you can certainly find several Ivanovs, Petrovs and Sidorovs, two dozen Alexandrovs, a dozen Vladimirovs, a dozen Nadezhdas, Marin, Nataliy, etc. In a similar list of Thai names, not a single surname will be repeated, nor one name!
It is noteworthy that for a long time the Thais did not have surnames at all. Surnames were officially introduced into use by King Vaciravut by special decree in 1913. The monarch personally invented thousands beautiful surnames for his subjects. For example, the surname Wongrat means "family precious stones”, Rakponmuang - “caring for citizens”, Hongsawan - “heavenly swan”, etc. All Thais have two names: real and home. The former, for the most part, come from Pali and Sanskrit roots and, as a rule, are polysyllabic. Both male and female names have beautiful poetic meanings. For a Thai family, this is the first and most important principle that guides them when choosing a name for a child. Many parents are consulted about this beforehand. important issue with monks or astrologers.
Male names denote the virtues inherent in the stronger sex, moral qualities and virtues: Somchai - “masculinity”, Thaksin - “source of happiness”, Thirasak - “authority, power”, Vinay - “discipline”, Tassna - “observation”, Praset - “superiority”, Viriya - “perseverance”, Sombhun - “perfection”, Kiantisak - “glory, honor”, Phakphum - “pride”, Sakda - “strength, energy”. The meaning of the name may be important historical events, for example, the name Wanchai means "Victory Day". The sun is traditionally considered male symbol Therefore, the appearance of the name Athit - “sun” is natural.
Thai girl names are associated with poetic images, beauty and harmony: Somying - “femininity”, Siriphon - “blessing”, Radi - “pleasure”. They praise feminine beauty in the names Saovapha - “the most beautiful of women”, Nari - “beautiful woman”, Phonpan - “maiden in beautiful robes and jewelry”. women's names reflect the respect with which the fair sex is treated in Thai society: Boonsi - “highly revered beauty”, Thephi - “queen”, Suda - “lady”.
The official name is written on a person’s passport, driver’s license, bank credit cards, insurance policy and university diploma, documents and business papers are signed with this name. However, in Everyday life and in informal communication between friends and colleagues, the real name is not often used. During friendly communication, when addressing each other, Thais use special short diminutive pet names. English translation they are called nicknames, so sometimes in Russian-language reference books and guidebooks they are unfairly called “nicknames” or “nicknames”, due to incorrect translation from in English. In Thai, such short names are called “game names.” Unlike Russian short names, Thai friendly-home names are not a simple abbreviation of the full name. These are short monosyllabic names, many of which have funny meanings: Kai - “chicken”, Nok - “bird”, Lek - “baby/baby”. Short names can denote a character property, for example: Narak - “sweetheart”. Other names indicate features of appearance: Deng - “red”, Det - “tan”. Short is considered beautiful female name Apple, because in the Thai mind, the apple is a beautiful and expensive foreign fruit. Popular male name Pepsi, meaning a delicious drink.
Surnames
Surnames were introduced by law among Thais in 1920; Before this time, the overwhelming majority of the population bore only personal names or nicknames.
Surnames first appeared among the children of the Thai aristocracy. For example, the current King Bhumibol has the surname "Mahidol".
Just like other nations, many family names came from nicknames, parents' names, etc.
Literature
Mishukova D. D. Kingdom of Thailand: National symbols, value system and life philosophy modern Thais // Notes of the Society for the Study of the Amur Region. Anniversary issue. Volume XXXVII, Vladivostok, 2009 - p. 140-147, illustrations.
Links
- Mishukova Daria THE SECRET OF THE NAME: THE MEANING OF THAI NAMES AND SURNAMES.
Notes
| People's names | |
|---|---|
| Forms of address (personal name patronymic middle name surname pseudonym): origin and use | |
| National | Azerbaijani Altai English Arabic Armenian Bashkir Belarusian Burmese Bulgarian Buryat Bhutanese Hungarian Vepsian Vietnamese Hawaiian Greek Georgian Dagestan Danish Jewish Indian Indonesian Irish Icelandic Spanish and Portuguese Italian Kazakh Kalmyk Karelian Kyrgyz Chinese Komi Korean Koryak Laotian Latvian Les Zgin Lithuanian Mansi Mari Mongolian Mordovian Nanai German Nenets Dutch Norwegian Nivkh Ossetian Persian Polish Russian (personal name, patronymic, surname) Serbian Seto Scandinavian Slavic Tajik Taiwanese Thai Tatar Tibetan Tuvan Turkish Udmurt Uzbek Ukrainian Fijian Finnish French Khakass Khanty Czech Chechen Chuvash Chukotka Swedish Shor Evenki Even Estonian Yakut Japanese Ethnopholism |
| Monarchs and nobility |
Full Sacral At birth (personal paternal ancestral - family or surname) Throne Title Nickname Temple |
| Religious | Biblical Buddhist Catholic Muslim Orthodox Theophoric Popes |
| Historical | Roman Nickname |
| Nickname | Login Nickname Nickname Call sign Cryptonym Heteronym Literary mask Allonym Astronim |
| Jurisprudence | Name change Maiden name Nickname |
| Customs | Name day Christening Baptism |
| see also | List of eponyms Anthroponym Toponym Animal names Names of God Namesake Identifier Meme Names proper names Common Nouns Soviet origin Directory of personal names of the peoples of the RSFSR |
Thai names, Thai cat names
Thai names follow the Western model. The surname is followed by a pre- or pseudonym. There they differ from the naming pattern of the general East Asian tradition. Thai names are often long and there are many of them very. Derived from the diversity of surnames, they must be unique within the family. Additionally, some Thais change their name relatively frequently. However, the surname changes less often. For the reason, because the permission of the head of the family is required. In the case of children, setting up father and mother. This practice is virtually unknown in most other countries. In addition to typical reasons, such as separation and divorce, many name changes are made to facilitate the carrier's field. Thais believe it is possible to avoid that losing is caused by an evil spirit.
Because when are there surnames in Thailand?
In 1913 it was required by law that every Thai must have a family name. Before this, most Thais only had a pre- or pseudonym. Names give mainly positive signs. According to Thai law, any name can only be used within the family. Familienmtglieder must be used with the same name in relationships.
Construction of a Thai surname
According to the current legislation of 1962, a new Thai surname must be no longer than 10 Thai letters. Vowel characters and diacritics are excluded. Thai surnames are often quite long, especially if they are of Chinese origin.
How do you get a new surname in Thailand?
The rules for registering a new surname are:
The applicant submits five name alternatives to one of the officials. Each name has a maximum of 10 Thai characters. The officer looks for identical names in the database. The law allows the same surnames for existing ones. One of 5 Alternatives must be unique and can then be used promisingly. In about a month you will pay again for the official one. Defined not to duplicate Nachnames, the new name of the last request can be used.
Using a name in everyday life
In everyday life, he attracts is always located in Thailand with a given name. Even foreigners are usually treated with a given name. Lists are sorted by the given name in phone book alphabetically. Work titles are also commonly used in speech. Also combined with the polite “Khun” before, Khun MZ as a doctor then.
Some Thai surnames
Anand
Anatapong
Buengmoom
Boonjaeng
Chaipatana
Chayasan
Chumtong
Chanthaphasouk
Darawan
Glomgool
Inchareon
Janniyome
Kantawong
Klinpraneet
Angi
Lansang
Luamthonglang
Meephuk
Muangyai
Nitpattanasai
Groove
Parnthep
Praves
Pasokpuckdee
Ratana
Samenem
Rattanakul
Sutthitanakul
Sriwongklang
Sapp
Thabchumpon
Thanom
Thongkhoune
Uttanun
Veerapol
Wongrutiyan
Yao Yun
In accordance with the accepted principle of name construction in Western European culture, modern Thai names are constructed in such a way that when pronouncing or writing the full name surname follows given name. This distinguishes them from traditional East Asian pronunciation, in which the surname comes first and then the given name.
Thai first and last names are often very long and distinctive, and the variety is enormous. The diversity can be explained by the fact that the introduction of surnames occurred relatively recently. This innovation was adopted so that each family can be unique. Thais sometimes change their surname several times during their lives.
For the first time, at the legislative level, the need to have a surname was spelled out in the relevant law in 1913. Until this point, Thai residents only used names that were given to them at birth or names received by people in everyday life. According to the adopted law, one surname can only be used by one family.
Thai surnames are quite long especially among the upper class or Thais of Chinese descent.
According to the Personal Name Act, a newly created surname must not be longer than ten letters, excluding vowels and diacritics, except when using the name as a surname.
Monarchs in East Asia often take on royal names after they ascend to the throne. This was the case in Thailand during the period of the Kingdom of Siam. In addition, with his permission, the monarch’s subjects could receive not only titles, but also new Thai names.
Among the descendants of noble families, the name of their ancestor of noble blood is often taken as a surname. An example in this case is Hugo Chakrabongs, who is British singer and a composer of Thai origin. This composer is a descendant of Prince Chakrabongsa Bhuvanath.
In some cases, distant relatives and descendants of royal families add the preposition “on” to the surname geographical name and thus surnames are created.
When speaking, residents usually address themselves by name with the prefix “khun”, this especially applies to interlocutors with a higher status. Women are addressed using the prefix "khuning". This is old-fashioned, but quite polite to the woman. This address is equivalent to the address “lady” used in Western world. In friendly communication the prefix “pi” is used.
Almost all residents in tourist areas use a “self-invented name” instead of a Thai name in everyday life. Thais receive such Thai names almost immediately after birth. Thai Euro-style names are so common that sometimes no one around a person knows his real name. For example, my familiar Thai parents of a boy named Aprot, at six months old, gave him a second, now well-known name - Ben. Amazing Thai names!
According to the adopted law on the name, the surname should not be similar or similar to the name of the king or queen. The surname should not consist of impolite words and meanings.
In case of divorce, the spouse, in accordance with the law, must take his premarital surname. If the marriage is dissolved after the death of the spouse, then the second has the right to keep the spouse's surname. When remarrying, the spouse is required to write a renunciation of the surname of the deceased.
Thais are superstitious people. When problems arise, they often turn to mediums, and the latter often recommend changing their last name. New surname symbolizes new life.
I wonder if you could change your first or last name…. What would you write in your new passport?! Write in the comments! Maybe later such a Law will be introduced in Russia!
Thai names are as much a manifestation of the desire for individuality and beauty as anything else in Thai culture. Looking through a list of hundreds of names and surnames in Russian, you can certainly find several Ivanovs, Petrovs and Sidorovs, two dozen Alexanders, a dozen Vladimirovs, a dozen Nadezhdas, Marins, Natalies, etc. In a similar list of Thai names, not a single surname or first name will be repeated! During official events in Thailand, along with the surname and name of the participant, it is customary to also name the title, academic degree, military rank and list other regalia of the owner.
It is noteworthy that for a long time the Thais did not have surnames at all. Surnames were officially introduced into use by King Vachiravut by a special decree in 1913. The monarch personally came up with thousands of beautiful surnames for his subjects. For example, the surname Wongrat means “family of precious stones”, Rakpon Muang means “caring for citizens”, Hongsawan means “heavenly swan”, etc.
All Thais have two names: real and home. The former, for the most part, come from Pali and Sanskrit roots and, as a rule, are polysyllabic. Both male and female names have beautiful poetic meanings. In a Thai family, this is the first and most important principle that guides the choice of a name for a child. Many parents first consult on this important issue with monks or astrologers.
The person's name should be in harmony with his birthday. Since each sound has a certain wave, the vibrations of the name and birthday should go in unison, and not suppress each other, so that a person lives a life full of harmony and successfully solves the problems of the current incarnation. Therefore, the name must have letters that enhance the potential inherent in the date of birth. At the same time, you should avoid names containing consonants or vowels, the vibrations of which are opposite to the numerological component of the birthday.
Male names denote virtues, moral qualities and virtues inherent in the stronger sex: Somchai - “masculinity”, Thaksin - “source of happiness”, Thirasak - “authority, power”, Vinay - “discipline”, Tassna - “observation”, Praset - “superiority” ”, Viriya - “persistence”, Sombun - “perfection”, Kiantisak - “glory, honor”, Phakphum - “pride”, Sakda - “strength, energy”. The symbolism of Thai male names can also be associated with various achievements and personal characteristics: Narong – “winner”, Thanet – “rich man”, Sonthi – “knowing how to combine and combine”. The meaning of the name can refer to important historical events, for example, the name Vanchai has the meaning “Victory Day”. The sun is traditionally considered a male symbol, so the appearance of the name Athit - “sun” is natural.
There are also examples that were unexpected for Europeans, for example, the male name Kulap means “rose”. Calm Thai logic gives a very simple explanation: the rose is the most important and most beautiful flower, which is treated with special respect and admiration in Thailand, therefore, beautiful name This flower is worthy to be worn by an outstanding man. Therefore, in Thai, Rose is a masculine name.
Thai female names are associated with poetic images, beauty and harmony: Somying - “femininity”, Siriphon - “blessing”, Radi - “pleasure”. They praise female beauty in the names Saovapha - “the most beautiful of women”, Nari - “beautiful woman”, Phonpan - “maiden in beautiful clothes and jewelry”. Women's names reflect the respect with which the fair sex is treated in Thai society: Boonsi - “highly revered beauty”, Thephi - “queen”, Suda - “lady”.
Moon is traditional female symbol, therefore, in honor of this heavenly satellite of the earth, many beautiful names were created: Changsuda - “daughter of the moon”, Dianphen - “ full moon”, but there is also a female name Suriya - “sun”. Popular female names denoting the names of flowers and precious stones: Mali - “jasmine”, Sumali - “flowers”, Ubon - “water lily” and Thapthim - “ruby”, Butrakham - “yellow sapphire”. However, most of all female names are declarations of love for the fair sex: Kanda - “beloved”, Kuantyai - “beloved”, Samon - “beautiful and beloved woman”, Keuta - “delight of the eyes”.
The official name is written on a person's passport, driver's license, bank credit cards, insurance policy and university diploma, and is used to sign documents and business papers. However, in everyday life and informal communication between friends and colleagues, the real name is not often used.
During friendly communication, when addressing each other, Thais use special short diminutive pet names. In the English translation they are called nicknames, so sometimes in Russian-language reference books and guidebooks they are unfairly called “nicknames” or “nicknames” due to incorrect translation from English. In Thai, such short names are called "game names". Unlike Russian short names, Thai friendly pet names are not a simple abbreviation of the full name. These are short monosyllabic names, many of which have funny meanings: Kai - “chicken”, Nok - “bird”, Lek - “baby/baby”. Short names can denote a character trait, for example: Narak - “sweetheart”.
Since a diminutive name does not change with age, it can denote qualities that are not necessarily characteristic of its owner in currently. For example, Num (“youth”) can be a model of wisdom and majesty, and Yu (“chubby girl”) can be thin and slender like a figurine. Other names indicate features of appearance: Deng - “red”, Det - “tan”. The short female name Apple is considered beautiful, because in the Thai mind, the apple is a beautiful and expensive foreign fruit. A popular male name, Pepsi, means a tasty drink.
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Mishukova D.D. Kingdom of Thailand: national symbols, value system and life philosophy of modern Thais // Notes of the Society for the Study of the Amur Region. Anniversary issue. Volume XXXVII, Vladivostok, 2009 – p. 140-147, illustrations.
