given name
Example Sentences
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Mojtaba Khamenei—his given name is the Arabic word for “chosen”—was born in 1969 in the religious hub of Mashhad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
When Sheen wanted to meet Carlos Estévez because the major league pitcher shared Sheen’s given name, he turned to his connected friend, Tony Todd.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
His father, a former high jumper, chose his son’s given name of Sorato, which is written with characters that mean “sky” and “jump.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 2, 2025
He will then introduce the new Pope by his chosen papal name, which may or may not be his original given name.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025
My given name is Leib Lejzon, although now I am known as Leon Leyson.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
