This page provides information regarding the naming of members of the Poku Saeruo Degonjo, there are some minor differences depending upon species.

Most Poku'vonai names use the format <given name> <family name>, some of the members of the larger Ruoka use <given name> <family name> <house name>.

Typical 2-3 syllables in length.

Typically 2-3 syllables, but can be longer depending on the number of parents.

A child's given name is traditionally a combination of syllables from the parents names, it is not given until the child attends the Fofijo (Cleansed).

Example:

• Mother: Ti-dor Qour
• Father: Jaq-le Qour
  • Child 1: Jaq + Ti = Jaqti Qour
  • Child 2: Ti + le = Tile Qour
  • Child 3: Dor + Jaq = Dorjaq Qour

Tula names use the format <given name> <family name>

Typical 2-3 syllables in length.

Always two syllables, with a brief pause between them. First syllable always ends in a vowel. See example for how they are written

A child's given name is traditionally a combination of syllables from the parents names or other family members, it is not given until the child attends the Fofijo (Cleansed). If the syllable for the first syllable of the child name ends in a consonant, remove the consonant. In some cases the parents may decide to name the child after flower, or plant.

Example:

• Mother: Ty'dor Daur
• Father: Jay'le Daur
  • Child 1: Jay + Ty = Jay'ty Daur
  • Child 2: Ty + le = Ty'le Daur
  • Child 3: Do r + Jay = Do'jay Daur