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A single name is recognized as a full personal name, [1] and the addition of further components–such as additional given names, regional, or ethnic family/clan names or patronymics or matronymics–is a matter of parents' choice when registering the child's name. Even then, family names or patronymics are just considered part of the full ...
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Pages in category "Indonesian names" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
As an example, Mochtar Riady adapted his Chinese given name, Lie Mo Tie (李文正), by transforming Mo to Moch- and Tie to -tar in his Indonesian name. His surname was ultimately excluded. Likewise, Teddy Jusuf utilized his Chinese given name, Him Tek Jie (熊德怡), by converting Tek to Ted- and Jie to -dy in his Indonesian name.
Most Indonesians, particularly from the western parts, do not use family names. Only some ethnic groups maintain family names, such as Bataks, Nias, Mentawai, some Dayaks, and most ethnic groups in eastern Indonesia (except in Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and some groups in Sulawesi, such as the Butonese).
The region that is today identified as Indonesia has carried different names, such as "East Indies" in this 1855 map. Indonesia is the common and official name to refer to the Republic of Indonesia or Indonesian archipelago; however, other names, such as Nusantara and East Indies are also known. Some names are considered obsolete and confined ...
Goh Soon Tioe (quarter-Indonesian), key player in the development of classical music for post-war Singapore; Titi DJ, singer; Joy Tobing, winner of the first season of Indonesian Idol, singer; Trie Utami, jazz singer; Alex Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the rock group Van Halen; Eddie Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the ...