INTERKULTÚRNE ASPEKTY V TRADÍCII SLOVENSKÝCH A ČÍNSKYCH MIEN

The aim of this study is to interpret the differences and similarities in Slovak and Chinese given names and surnames from an angle of culture. In author’s opinion, name symbolically represents a nation. It is possible to conclude that name is mirroring the historical and cultural background of each particular nation as well as national approach toward life and the way of living and thinking. The author concentrates on linguistic influence and national traditions to compare names by using concrete name examples, as well as the public opinion poll.