nome de nascimento
1. The name given to a person at birth, especially when different from a currently used name due to marriage, adoption, or legal change
Her birth name was Maria Silva before she married and became Maria Santos.
O seu nome de nascimento era Maria Silva antes de se casar e se tornar Maria Santos.
2. The original name of a person who later became known by a stage name, pen name, or professional name
The actor's birth name is Robert Smith, but he performs under the stage name Brad Sterling.
O nome de nascimento do ator é Robert Smith, mas ele atua sob o nome artístico Brad Sterling.
In Brazil, birth names are often important for legal documentation and formal identification. The concept is particularly relevant in contexts involving artists, performers, and individuals who have legally changed their names. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, references to birth names often arise in discussions about identity, especially regarding women's maiden names and professional personas in entertainment industries.
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