basic concepts
What is the first name ?
A personal name given at birth
What is transliteration?
Changing letters from one alphabet to another
How do you write Алишер in Latin?
Alisher
What problem occurs with different alphabets?
Letters do not match exactly between alphabets
Should names be translated by meaning?
No, names are usually not translated by meaning
What is a surname ?
A family name passed from parents
What is transcription?
Writing a name based on pronunciation
How do you write Каримов in English?
Karimov
Why do names have different spellings?
Because of different pronunciation and systems
What document should you follow for correct spelling?
Passport or official ID
Which comes first in most western cultures: name or surname ?
Name comes first surname second
Which method focuses on pronunciation?
Transcription
Give one spelling of Muhammad.
Muhammad / Mohammed / Mohammad (any one)
What happens to meaning in translation sometimes?
Meaning can be lost
Why is consistency important?
To avoid confusion and mistakes
What is a patronymic?
A name based based on the father’s name
Which method is most used in official documents?
Transliteration
Translate Тошкент into English.
Tashkent
What is a common pronunciation problem?
Names are pronounced incorrectly
What should you check carefully when writing names?
Spelling
Why are names important in identity?
Adjusting a name to fit another language
What is adaptation in name translation?
Adjusting a name to fit another language
Give an adapted version of Alexander.
Aleksandr
What is inconsistency in name translation?
The same name is written in different ways
What rules should be followed internationally
Standard transliteration rules