multi-part name
[ˈmʌlti pɑːrt neɪm]
nounpl: multi-part names
nome composto de múltiplas partes
1. A name consisting of two or more distinct components or sections, typically separated by spaces, hyphens, or other delimiters
José María García López is a multi-part name common in Spanish-speaking countries.
José María García López é um nome composto de múltiplas partes comum em países de língua espanhola.
2. In computing and databases, a name field that is subdivided into separate components such as first name, middle name, and last name
The form requires a multi-part name to properly organize contact information.
O formulário exige um nome composto de múltiplas partes para organizar adequadamente as informações de contato.
3. A proper name that includes hyphenated or combined elements, such as Mary-Jane or Jean-Claude
Her multi-part name reflects her family heritage from two different cultures.
Seu nome composto de múltiplas partes reflete sua herança familiar de duas culturas diferentes.
In Brazil, multi-part names are extremely common, often including maternal and paternal surnames. Portuguese naming conventions also frequently use compound names. In the USA and English-speaking countries, multi-part names are becoming more prevalent due to cultural diversity, hyphenated surnames, and blended family structures. In formal systems and databases, proper handling of multi-part names is crucial for accurate record-keeping and respect for cultural naming traditions.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →