Your name is very special. It belongs only to you! Your name tells people who you are. When someone calls your name, you know they are talking to you.
Names are Special
Every person has a name. Your parents gave you your name when you were born. Your name can be long or short. Some names have a beautiful meaning. Some names are the same as a grandparent or a family member — this is a way of showing love and respect.
A Name has Two Parts
In India, most people have two parts to their name:
- 1.First name (given name): This is the name chosen specially for you. For example, Priya, Arjun, Meena, or Ravi.
- 2.Last name (family name or surname): This is the name that everyone in your family shares. For example, Sharma, Patel, Singh, or Nair.
So if your full name is Priya Sharma, "Priya" is your first name and "Sharma" is your family name.
Ravi Kumar — "Ravi" is the first name and "Kumar" is the family name.
Meena Singh — "Meena" is the first name and "Singh" is the family name.
When you write your name on your notebook, you write the first name first, then the last name: Arjun Patel.
Teachers call the roll by reading names one by one. When you hear your name, you say "Present!"
Some names are the same for boys and girls, like "Kiran." But many names are different — "Priya" is usually a girl's name and "Ravi" is usually a boy's name.
Respecting Others' Names
It is important to remember the names of your friends and teachers. Calling someone by their correct name shows respect. Never make fun of anyone's name — every name is beautiful in its own way.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse first name and last name. The first name is the personal name your parents chose for you. The last name (surname) is the family name shared by your whole family.
Summary
Your name is your identity. Most names have two parts — a first name and a last name. Every name is special and unique. Remembering and using someone's correct name shows kindness and respect.