Template talk:Indian patronymic

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Proposal to rename to something more specific like "Tamil name"[edit]

It seems like this template only applies to cultures where last names are patronymics (based on the fathers' name). I know that Tamil names follow this pattern. I'm unsure if other South Indian cultures do so as well; I know that Telugu names don't. In light of this, it would make more sense to call this "Tamil name". Given the relevance of this template the names of the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia, Singapore, and elsewhere, it makes sense to situate the template's name in culture, not the nationality. Prad Nelluru (talk) 19:15, 23 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I'm going to rename this to Indian patronymic. "Tamil name" doesn't make sense because many Tamil people don't have patronymics, and patronymics also exist in other areas of India, like in Karanataka, for example.

I have completed the move. Prad Nelluru (talk) 17:32, 30 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"Template:Malaysian name" listed at Redirects for discussion[edit]

A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Template:Malaysian name. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2020 August 10#Template:Malaysian name until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. -- AquaDTRS (talk) 00:05, 10 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]