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The Vulcan Language Institute - Names

 

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After Surak died, those that followed his teachings adopted names starting with the letter "S" in memory and honor of Surak, based on his name. That is more or less the official line.

 

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As for Vulcan men with names like Xon, Taurik, Vorik, and Tuvok...

 

It has been suggested that they come from different ethnic or religious backgrounds on Vulcan. This makes a lot of sense and we believe this is the #1 reason for these names. The theory that these men are not followers of Surak's teachings, thus have no "S" name makes no sense, sense Vorik and Tuvok seem to follow his teachings. Tuvok has even gone through the Kolinahr ritual to purge emotions. Of course, related to a different ethnic background is the fact that some Vulcans are not pure Vulcan. Some are part Vulcan and part Romulan, for example, and the father's or mother's culture played a part in naming them.

 

Nearly every Vulcan woman we've encountered has a name based on the prefix of " T' ", like T'Pau, T'Pring, T'Sai and T'Lar. This is a very ancient custom, going back before the time of Surak. We believe it is a remnant of a long-dead Vulcan language and/or culture.

 

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As for Vulcan women with names like Saavik, Valeris and Sokona....

 

Saavik and Valeris were half Romulan, so that explains their names. Sokona was an outlaw, so perhaps changed her name from the classic form. Of course, women on Vulcan come from other ethnic and religious backgrounds, so that is a factor here.

 

An interesting website, I've taken a few bits out of that quote. I suggest you sheck out the pages on Vulcan Culture if you're interested in it. Vulcan Language Institute.

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