Within a Name - An Exploration of Southeast Asian Names

‘Southeast Asian Names’ offers intricate analysis on how names are structured from the context of origins and personal values from a diverse set of countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. The presentation dives into the differences in how names are formed, offering analysis on the history, culture and language in each country gives inspiration to the format of names. From exploring the effects of colonialism to discussing how past experiences have shaped the identity of people today, this project reminds many that something as common as a name holds significant beauty and uniqueness, something to be cherished forever.

Participants

Bianca Isabel Loureen S. Lerio
Nguyen Bao Huong Binh
Kyria Koh
Sheeva Farzana Haniarti

Mentor

Angelina Ng

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