diff --git a/ox/text.py b/ox/text.py
index c715d00..482cb88 100644
--- a/ox/text.py
+++ b/ox/text.py
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ def get_sort_name(name):
         return len(first_names) and first_names[-1].lower() in names
 
     if is_asian_name(name):
-        names = name.replace('-').split(' ')
+        names = name.replace('-', ' ').split(' ')
         if len(names) == 2:
             if names[0].lower() in ASIAN_LAST_NAMES:
                 lastname, firstname = names