maiden names
Pre-wedding family surnames
A woman's maiden name is her family surname before marriage, the one she used before taking her husband's family name.
The plural maiden names refers to such surnames collectively or to the concept in general.
The form asked for her maiden name for identity verification.
In cultures where women traditionally change their surnames upon marriage, maiden names serve as important identifiers for genealogical research and legal documentation.
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