The new bill proposes new options for writing surnames and patronymics:
When writing a surname, the grandfather’s name is added to the father’s name, and the word “uulu” is added for boys, and “kyzy” for girls.
- The surname is written based on the father’s name, to which the word “tegi” and possessive endings are added:
- For boys: “dyn/tyn”, “din/tin”, “dün/tün”
- For girls: “dan/tan”, “den/ten”, “dön/tön”
Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva expressed concern about the possible disappearance of the -ov and -ev suffixes in surnames and asked for clarification on this issue.
One of the authors of the project, Mirlan Samykozho, explained that the existing spelling, including the use of the words “uulu” and “kyzy,” is preserved. He noted that alternative spelling options will be offered upon request.
A day earlier, it was reported that Jogorku Kenesh Speaker Nurlanbek Shakiev had changed his surname to Nurlanbek Turgunbekuly..
