# ABAddressBookCopyPeopleWithName(_:_:) Performs a prefix search on the composite names of people in an address book and returns an array of persons that match the search criteria. ``` func ABAddressBookCopyPeopleWithName(_ addressBook: ABAddressBook!, _ name: CFString!) -> Unmanaged! ``` ## Parameters `addressBook` The address book in which to search. `name` The search term. Examples: `"Mary"`, `"Smi"`, `"Hu Yan"`. ## Return Value Array containing person records (`ABRecordRef` objects) that match `name`. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)