Nee Meaning in English
word
ˈni
NEE
neɪ
NAY
Definition
‘Nee’ is used before a married woman’s maiden name to show the name she had before marriage.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal, old-fashioned word mostly used in biographies, genealogies, or legal documents. It is never used in casual conversation. Always written before the maiden name, usually surrounded by commas: 'Mary Smith, nee Johnson.'
Spanish: de soltera - nacida comoPortuguese (BR): de solteira - nascida comoPortuguese (PT): de solteira - nascida comoChinese (Simplified): 原姓 - 婚前姓Chinese (Traditional): 原姓 - 婚前姓Hindi: पूर्व उपनाम - जन्म नामArabic: اسمها قبل الزواجBengali: নির্বাহিত নাম (বিয়ের আগে)- পূর্বনামRussian: урождённаяJapanese: 旧姓Vietnamese: nhũ danhKorean: 결혼 전 성 (구성)Turkish: evlenmeden önceki soyadı - kızlık soyadıUrdu: پیدائشی نامIndonesian: nama gadis
Example Sentences
Her name is Susan Brown, nee White.
basic
The author, nee Williams, grew up in London.
basic
Mrs. Lee, nee Park, attended the event.
basic
Her passport lists her as Jill Taylor, nee Cooper.
natural
Margaret, nee Thompson, started teaching before she got married.
natural
The famous chef, Elena Morales, nee García, moved to New York after her wedding.
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