I love the rich meanings behind many names, particularly African names. Nkiruka is my middle name from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria; It means 'What is in front is bigger.' My mother gave me this name because I am the first born of five children. I prefer to add my own interpretation to the name so that it also means 'a great future is ahead' or 'the best is yet to come.'
What is the meaning behind your name? Does it inspire you? Does it even matter if your name has a meaning. Share your views!
I believe that names are very powerful and that the name you give your children matters. Have you ever noticed that people tend to behave like their names. A positive name is confession a positive attribute over your childs life.
ReplyDeleteNames are indeed powerful. Positive, meaningful and enriching names even more so. Names foretell a person's future and destiny in some cultures. Jabez (born in pain), was fully aware of this and hence his prayer to God to bless him so that he would not cause pain. I found out this week that some names have no meaning. People are just called by them and in some cultures, this name is passed down generations. My name means 'first twin', 'first to taste the world'. Names are very important. Name wisely.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you both and can't believe that some people name their children with no thought as to what the name means. Each to their own!
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