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Malagasy does have really long names. And those names are, for 99%, meaningful.
For example: ( They're just random example, not people I know)
- RAKOTOMANDIMBY(Rakoto The Predecessor) Nomenjanahary(Given by God) Sarobidy(Precious).
-RAZANAMANGA(The son/daughter of Manga) Harena(Wealth) Diavolana(Full Moon).
-RABETRANO(He/She who has a big house) Tantely(Honey) Nandrasana(Waited).

Of course there are also Malagasy with first name like Marie, William, etc...

What do you think? What does your name mean?

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