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What is the most universal name? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Ofc Mohammed is the most common name but thats a name common within the muslim community. I have noticed the name Sarah in every country, regardless of race or religion. Or it might be an abrahamic religion thing but thats most of the world atleast.

I suspect other Abrahamic names might make the cut.

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[–] sylver_dragon 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

India and China each have around 1.4 billion people (source). The next nearest country is the US with ~340 million. Which is a pretty major drop off. So, I would start by looking at common names in either China or India.

[–] Noodle07 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or even common names in both India and China if there's one

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The most common Indian names are Hindu names which are isolated in India. Similarly the most common names in China are isolated there. Hence my argument for Abrahamic religions.