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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 ...
Under Thai law, only one family can create any given surname: any two people of the same surname must be related, and it is very rare for two people to share the same full name. In one sample of 45,665 names, 81% of family names were unique. [21]
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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. ...
Pages in category "Surnames of Indonesian origin" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category "Indonesian feminine given names" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
In the Balinese naming system, a person's rank of birth or caste is reflected in the name. [17] Balinese are generally patrilineal, but in the case where a family only has daughters, they can decide if a daughter is the confirmed heir (sentana rajeg). She will then have the same status as if she were a son.
Most native Indonesian ethnic groups, especially those not influenced by other traditions, explain the origin of the universe, gods and deities, as well as their ancestors. Ancient people in Java and Bali believed in an unseen spiritual entity that has supernatural powers identified as Hyangs .