The naming convention used in Eritrea and Ethiopia does not have family names and typically consists of an individual personal name and a separate patronymic. This is similar to Arabic, Icelandic, and Somali naming conventions. Traditionally for the Habesha peoples (Semitic speaking People in Eritrea and Ethiopia), the lineage is traced paternally; legislation has been passed in Eritrea that allows for this to be done on the maternal side as well. In marriage, unlike in some Western societies, women do not change their maiden name, as the second name is not a surname.