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From: manaia alofa <>
Subject: Name Patterns
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 04:22:34 -0700 (PDT)


Hello Fellow-Listers -

My question[s]:

Any help with the significance of the letters AH-
placed before the surname: e.g., Ah-Ching, Ah-Kim,
Ah-Chew, etc.

Is this done in certain areas of China and/or its
provinces?

What link[s] can be suggested I could check out
regarding 'name patterns' of China or Asia?

Any and all resources anyone can share is gratefully
appreciated.

Regards,

--Manaia

"Remember to post your lines often!
Connections can't be made if we don't post."

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