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阿 a(1) is a common prefix to Chinese first names when used in an informal way, e.g. between friends, or in an endearing manner like parents calling out to their children, e.g. 阿明 a(1) ming(2).
This is especially true for names with only 2 characters, comprising 1 (or 2 sometimes) character for the family name, and another character for firstname. E.g. NBA player 姚明 yao(2) ming(2), Yao being the family name.
When used among working colleagues of equal status, the prefix is frequently added to the family names instead, e.g. 陈明 chen(2) ming(2) may be called 阿陈 a(1) chen(2), 陈 being the family name.
It is considered rude or very dictatorial to address a person directly using his full name, i.e. family name and first name together.
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