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What did the last name Singh mean for men and Kaur for women?
A
Singh, tiger; Kaur, queen
B
Singh, lord; Kaur, lady
C
Singh, elephant; Kaur, dolphin
D
Singh, lion; Kaur, princess
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To form a single Sikh family, they have all acquired the Sikh names Singh (Lion, for men) and Kaur (Princess, for women).

Detailed explanation-2: -The middle name is the religious name: boys and men are called Singh (or lion); girls and women are Kaur (or princess). First and religious names are normally used together.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kaur (Punjabi: (Gurmukhi), Punjabi: (Shahmukhi) English: crown princess) (sometimes spelled as Kour), is a surname or a part of a personal name primarily used by the Sikh and Hindu women of Punjab region.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many Sikhs use the sole Singh and Kaur (without any other family name). Initiation is not necessary to use these Sikh last names.

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