Indeed I find the "Neo" appended to the name only in about 5% of the female names earlier than 1890
Thanks for the explanation.
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- Sat May 23, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: Hokkien (Minnan) language
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- Sat May 23, 2009 3:01 am
- Forum: Hokkien (Minnan) language
- Topic: Use of "Neo" after a female name
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Use of "Neo" after a female name
While tracing my family tree , I noticed that some female names have a "neo" attached after the name for example. Tan Siew Lian Neo What is the meaning of the character 'Neo" in this case? Thanks