Turkish Onomastics

  • Sibel Boray Universidad Complutense de Madrid
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/ANQE.60225
Keywords: Turkish names, common Turkish surnames, modern Turkish names in use

Abstract

After the “Surname Law” was introduced in 1934, all Turkish citizens started to adopt a name and surname. A name could be comprised of several words however only one surname was permitted. According to this law, the father of each family had to choose a single surname for his family.

This article analyses modern Turkish name preferences among citizens of the Republic of Turkey today.

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Published
2019-04-09
How to Cite
Boray S. (2019). Turkish Onomastics. Anaquel de Estudios Árabes, 30, 53-60. https://doi.org/10.5209/ANQE.60225
Issue
Vol. 30 (2019)
Section
Articles

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