Given name   coreshow all attributes
Name givenName
Description Given name of a person
Vocabulary not applicable, no controlled vocabulary
References eduPerson, RFC4519
OIDC Claim: given_name
Type: string
Scope: profile
OID 2.5.4.42
LDAP Syntax Directory String
# of values single (multi inRFC4519, see 'Important')
Example values
  • Hans-Peter
  • Hans Jürg
  • René

Definition

From RFC4519 description: "The 'givenName' attribute type contains name strings that are the part of a person's name that is not their surname. Each string is one value of this multivalued attribute."

Important

  • In the Switch edu-ID federation, home organizations MUST provide a single value only: the given name which is used for official communication with that person.


All attribute definitions in a single document: Switch edu-ID Attribute Specification