Create names shaped by Hmong language, clan identity, and long-standing cultural naming traditions.
There are name-changing traditions in Hmong culture. For instance, there’s the tradition of a man being given a kiddy name at birth, then a mature name—a npe laus—at a later stage in life (such as after having had a child). This might be a variant of his previous name. Practices can vary, though.
Hmong people generally have a personal name and a clan name, though the name order (clan name then personal name or personal name then clan name) now varies.
Relational titles are an important part of Hmong culture, so it might be worth researching these further.
Practices can vary between different groups, communities, and regions. There are also Hmong people living in multiple countries who may have adapted their naming practices based on the conventions where they live.
Here are examples inspired by traditional and modern Hmong naming conventions, where surnames usually indicate clan membership:
Mai Vang
Tou Lee
Pa Houa Yang
Kalia Xiong
Chue Vue
Ntxawm Thao
Yia Lor
Mee Chang
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