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naming conventions in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
naming customs of Ethiopia and Eritrea
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About naming conventions in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Habesha names, the naming convention used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, do not have family names and typically consist of an individual personal name and a separate patronym. This is similar to Arabic, Icelandic, and Somali naming conventions. Traditionally among most Ethiopians and Eritreans the lineage is traced paternally; legislation has been passed in Eritrea that allows for this to be done on the maternal side as well.
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