mononym
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A mononym is a name composed of only one word. An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person.
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- Etymology
- In indigenous cultures of the Americas
- In Asian cultures
- In cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean
- Antiquity
- Medieval era
- Modern era
- Elsewhere
- Sportspeople
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
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A mononym is a name composed of only one word. An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person.
A mononym may be the person's only name, given to them at birth. This was routine in most ancient societies, and remains common in modern societies such as in Afghanistan, Bhutan, some parts of Indonesia (especially by older Javanese people), Myanmar, Mongolia, Tibet, and South India.
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