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in reply to a message by Joe
It's just a way to give two names and use them (possibly) in every day life. It is definitely not something that started recently or for religious reasons.
Also you should bear in mind that the "middle name" thing is only English and American... In many European countries, for example, people have one, two... or (many) more forenames, not one or several middle names.
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Also you should bear in mind that the "middle name" thing is only English and American... In many European countries, for example, people have one, two... or (many) more forenames, not one or several middle names.
~~ Claire ~~
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and the Japanese only have family name and 1 given name... However, the given name may have multiple elements of meaning to it depending on how many kanji (usually 2 or 3, but sometimes only 1) are used for it.
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Hi, mme Claire! Welcome!
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Hi, Mrs. Claire!
Haven't seen you for a long time!Good to find your name pop up.
Haven't seen you for a long time!Good to find your name pop up.
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