first name
ˈfɜrst ˌneɪm
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Definition of first name - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

personal identityname given at birth that comes before the surname
  • Please write your first name on the form.
  • Her first name is on the luggage tag.
  • I forgot my first name at the doctor's office.
Christian name forename given name
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Expressions with first name

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relationship where people call each other by first names
They are on a first name basis with their boss.

Terms with first name included in their meaning

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language
first letter of a word or name
person
complete name including first, middle, and last names
identity
name between first name and surname
personal name
first name given to a person before the surname
middle name
name between first name and surname
initials
first letters of a person's name used as an abbreviation
identity
person's first or given name
humorous name
comical name from first pet and street names

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  1. French:prénom, ...
  2. German:Vorname, ...
  3. Italian:nome, ...
  4. Spanish:nombre, ...
  5. Portuguese:primeiro nome, ...
  6. Chinese:名字, ...
  7. Japanese:名前, ...
  8. Arabic:الاسم الأول, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁם פְּרָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:имя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ім'я, ...
  12. Hindi:पहला नाम, ...
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