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Kig-Yar names usually consist of a single syllable, with two consonants and one vowel, such as [[Yeg]], [[Jak]], and [[Bok]]. However, [[Chur'R-Yar]] and [[Chur'R-Mut]], who were both [[Shipmaster|shipmistresses]], have multiple syllables in their names. While some Kig-Yar possess clan names (e.g. [[Chol Von]], [[Eith Mor]]), most were not allowed by the Sangheili to have more than one name during their service in the Covenant—though most were not particularly bothered by the edict;<ref name="HE155"/> this limitation was abolished after the Covenant's dissolution. Some names are often more common among certain clans.<ref name="md142"/> | Kig-Yar names usually consist of a single syllable, with two consonants and one vowel, such as [[Yeg]], [[Jak]], and [[Bok]]. However, [[Chur'R-Yar]] and [[Chur'R-Mut]], who were both [[Shipmaster|shipmistresses]], have multiple syllables in their names. While some Kig-Yar possess clan names (e.g. [[Chol Von]], [[Eith Mor]]), most were not allowed by the Sangheili to have more than one name during their service in the Covenant—though most were not particularly bothered by the edict as their society never placed a premium to it;<ref name="HE155"/> this limitation was abolished after the Covenant's dissolution. Some names are often more common among certain clans.<ref name="md142"/> | ||
The prefix "Chur'R-" is believed to indicate the title of Shipmistress, as both Chur'R-Yar and Chur'R-Mut were female Kig-Yar in command of a vessel. [[Chol Von]]'s name lacks this prefix, although it is possible that this is due to cultural differences between the common Kig-Yar and the T'vaoans, or that the use of the prefix indicated the Shipmistresses' service to the Covenant like the "-ee" suffix used by the [[Sangheili]]. Alternatively, Chur'R-Yar and Chur'R-Mut may simply have been related, with the prefix being a family name rather than carrying any significance in regard to their role. | The prefix "Chur'R-" is believed to indicate the title of Shipmistress, as both Chur'R-Yar and Chur'R-Mut were female Kig-Yar in command of a vessel. [[Chol Von]]'s name lacks this prefix, although it is possible that this is due to cultural differences between the common Kig-Yar and the T'vaoans, or that the use of the prefix indicated the Shipmistresses' service to the Covenant like the "-ee" suffix used by the [[Sangheili]]. Alternatively, Chur'R-Yar and Chur'R-Mut may simply have been related, with the prefix being a family name rather than carrying any significance in regard to their role. | ||