maiden name

Meanings

• noun

  A girl or woman before she is married.

  - "Jane Doe was a maiden before she got married."
  - "The maiden's dress was beautiful at the ball."

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Variants

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maiden name , maiden names

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Etymology

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Old English 'maegen' meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman' and 'dōh' meaning 'giver' or 'donor'. In medieval England, a maiden was an unmarried woman who could be given as a bride price or dowry.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, a maiden's father would often arrange her marriage and choose her husband. The bride price or dowry was paid to the father.

2. The term 'maiden voyage' refers to the first voyage of a ship.

3. In some cultures, a maiden's name is changed after marriage to reflect her new status as a wife.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bridesmaid: A woman who attends a bride at her wedding. Historically, bridesmaids were dressed similarly to the bride to confuse evil spirits and ensure her safety.

2. Maiden name vs. Married name: A maiden name is a woman's name before she gets married, while a married name is the name she adopts after marriage.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a maiden's name is a significant part of her identity and is often passed down through generations. In literature, the maiden archetype is a common theme in fairy tales and mythology, representing innocence, purity, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood.

How to Memorize "maiden name"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a young, unmarried woman. Imagine her dressed in traditional maiden attire, such as a white gown and a veil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maiden' with the concept of 'innocence' or 'purity'. Think of a young girl before she enters womanhood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'maiden' with the word 'mayday'. Remember, a maiden is in a state of 'mayday' before she gets married.

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