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Name necklace originate in their classical form from the Arab cultural sphere.
Essentially, every individual is given a personal name (given name). To avoid confusion with others bearing the same name, the father's personal name and the paternal grandfather's personal name are appended. This practice manifests a patriarchal principle; in some regions, the great-grandfather's name is included as well. In some places, the term "Ben" ("son of...") was also inserted. While still in classic use today in Iraq and Egypt, the system largely disappeared under the influence of colonial and protectorate rule by France and the United Kingdom.
Similar name chains also arise among Sikh followers in India. There, there is only one proper name, and all men are given the suffix "Singh" (lion) and all women the suffix "Kaur" (queen).
Trivia
[edit]In the German cultural area, the most well-known wearer of a name chain is Hadschi Halef Omar Ben Hadschi Abul Abbas Ibn Hadschi Dawuhd al Gossarah from the novels of Karl May.