Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prenomina
Noun
/prɛˈnoʊmɪnə/
Definition
Prenomina refers to the term used in certain legal or formal contexts to denote an initial or prior name or designation assigned to a person or entity before other names are applied.
Examples
- In legal matters, her prenomina must be updated in all official documents.
- Before changing my prenomina, I had to inform the relevant authorities.
- Historically, many individuals had a prenomina linked to their family lineage.
Meaning
The term signifies the original name that precedes a more commonly recognized name or title, often used in legal documents or formal registrations.
Synonyms
- original name
- prior designation
- first name
