In Chinese passports, the name is typically written surname first, given name second ; for example, LI Xiaoling Victoria , where LI is the surname and Xiaoling Victoria are the forenames. In Rwandan passports and official records, the convention is also typically surname first , usually with the surname in ALL CAPS , such as MUGISHA Jean.

How they differ

  • Chinese passport format: surname first, then given name(s), often in romanized form.
  • Rwandan passport format: surname first, then given name, with the surname commonly capitalized for clarity.

Simple example

  • Chinese: LI Xiaoling Victoria.
  • Rwandan: MUGISHA Jean.

Practical note

If you are filling out an international form, many systems expect given name / family name in Western order, so it helps to match the fields to the passport exactly rather than guessing from the printed order.