birth name
der Geburtsname, die Geburtsnamen
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birth name
The family name a person receives at birth. For a married person, it often refers to the family name they had before getting married.
Bitte tragen Sie hier Ihren Geburtsnamen ein.
Please enter your birth name here.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geburtsnamen |
| genitive | des Geburtsnamens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Geburtsname | die Geburtsnamen |
| accusative | den Geburtsnamen | die Geburtsnamen |
| dative | dem Geburtsnamen | den Geburtsnamen |
| genitive | des Geburtsnamens | der Geburtsnamen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Geburtsname' is made up of 'Geburt' (birth) and 'Name' (name); the linking element '-s-' appears between the two parts. The word therefore refers to the name associated with a person's birth.
Auf dem Formular müssen Sie neben Ihrem aktuellen Namen auch den Geburtsnamen eintragen.
On the form, you have to enter your birth name as well as your current name.
'Geburtsname' is especially often used with the verbs 'angeben' (to provide), 'eintragen' (to enter), and 'führen' (to bear/use). The name therefore frequently appears on forms or in personal information.
Sie musste ihren Geburtsnamen bei der Behörde angeben.
She had to provide her birth name to the authorities.
'Geburtsname' is especially common in official and legal texts, for example on forms, certificates, and official applications.
Auf der Urkunde ist der Geburtsname der Antragstellerin vermerkt.
The applicant's birth name is recorded on the certificate.
