Why do (some) Egyptians have two last names?

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PRESENTER

Yehia Chawky (Mokhtar)

ORIGINAL CITY 

DC

Original Date

February 24, 2019

Description

Not all Egyptians keep the same family name across generations -- where does this tradition come from?

Sources & Future References

• Mizan Language Institute; Cape Town, South Africa

• “A Guide to Names and Naming Practices,” U.K. Government, March 2006.

• Egypt Arts Academy

• Al-Ahram (2016)

• The National (UAE; 2015)

• Personal Interviews

Contact Info                                                                                                    

Email: yehia.chawky@gmail.com
Instagram: @yehia_c

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