by Hla Min
Updated : May 2025
Some Last Names originally meant “Son of“. They include
- Fitzgerald (Son of Gerald)
- Johnson (Son of John)
- MacDonald (Son of Donald)
- McGee (Son of Gee)
- O’Neal (son of Neal)
- bin Laden (Son of Laden)
There are a few exceptions. Some Last Names mean
- Father of
- Mother of
- Server / Servant of
Some Last Names originally referred to work/occupation. They include
- Carpenter
- Goldsmith
- Rider
- Smith
- Thatcher
Birth place in names
Two brothers have their place of birth in their names.
- Dr. Khin Maung Lin (Born in Nattalin)
- Khin Maung Pun (Born in Papun)
Names in Numerology
- Names are studied by astrologers, and numerologists.
- One numerologist mentions the effect of changing names. Attributed the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte to his name change : from the Italian sounding Corsican last name to comply with the French spelling. Napoleon was the first Corsican to attend the French Military school and rise to be the Emperor of France.
Nicknames
There are some who are better known by their nicknames. They include
- Ajala
Moe Hein - A Yan Kan
- Bagyi Aung
Hla Aung - Bei Oo
Kyi Kyi Sein - Bo Daw
- Char Taik
- Chauk Pay
Htein Win - Chee Pay
Khin Maung Than - Chota
Rafiul - Cowboy
Tin Nwe - Galon
Khin Maung Win - Hanuman
Han Tun Maung - Kabar
Myint Thein
Myint Soe - Jabu
Myint Sein - Japungyi / Japangyi
Hla Tun - La La
Aye Win Hlaing - Lada
Khin Maung Win - Lay Lone
Moe Myint - Mawde / Mae daw
Tin Tin Myint - Myauk Nyo
- Myauk Phyu
Aung Tun Oo - May Pale
Yi Yoi Khine - Moke Saik
Myo Hein - Phone Gyi
Tin Tun
Tin Shein
Soe Myint - Rocket
Emma Tin Tin Myint - Sargalay
Khin Maung Win - Shwee
Kyaw Zan Hein - So Si
Aung Than - Tar Tay
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