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One unusual feature of Sikhism is that all Sikh males share the name: "Singh" which means "lion." Women carry the name of "Kaur" which means "princess." This practice apparently started in the early years of the religion, and was a reflection of the Sikh's absolute rejection of the Hindu practice of caste. In Hinduism at the time, one's last name often identified their caste in society. This rigidly determined where they were positioned in society. Caste is totally incompatible with Sikh's beliefs of equality. Judging by the names of Sikhs mentioned in media articles, many Sikh males now use "Singh" as a middle name
 
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