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nee

 

[ niห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal expression

The word 'nee' is a term of French origin used in English to indicate a maiden name or the birth name of a married woman. It is often placed before the original surname to clarify that the person was known by that name before marriage. For example, one might say, 'Jane Doe, nee Smith,' to indicate that Jane was born with the surname Smith.

Examples of usage

  • Mary Johnson, nee Adams, attended the reunion.
  • The author, Susan Collins, nee Evans, published her first book.
  • We learned that Ellen, nee Brown, has moved to another city.

Translations

Translations of the word "nee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคนเฅ€เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใ„ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‹ˆ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ne

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nei

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no

Etymology

The term 'nee' originates from the French word 'nรฉe,' which means 'born' and is derived from the Latin 'natus.' In the 19th century, it began to be used in English within legal and social contexts to indicate a woman's birth surname. Historically, women's names changed upon marriage, and this term provided a way to preserve and acknowledge their original identity. It reflects the customs of naming conventions and the significant social status associated with maiden names. Over time, 'nee' has become popular in biographical and formal writing to maintain clarity in identifying women post-marriage. Usage continues today in genealogical contexts and formal introductions, particularly in situations where lineage is relevant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,538, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.