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Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by hadjipapiey(m): 7:32pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
In the time past as old as ancient, names are regarded as a symbolic means of identification, Ditto names of things and objects. We however, by the way of church CHRISTENING, TRADITIONALLY, or in the way of Islam which is called AQEEQA, have a name given to us which connotes different meaning and at the same time expecting resultant positive effect of the name of the BEARER. Sometimes, either by ignorance or by duress a child may be named a nomenclature that is archaic, doesn't have good meaning. In the west are names of Traditional deities, or objects whereby the bearer,as he or she grows older and wiser they despise those names. Vis-à-vis the UK and US . We hear of different names like AJANLEKOKO, OGUNGBRMI, OYALEKE, ERINJOGUNOLA, BLIND, STONE, KEY Etc.. The question is Are you cool with your name and the meaning it connotes? If no, are considering changing it? Mine is عبد الرزاق Abdur Razaq Meaning: The servant of ALLAH, (The Provider). 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by martineverest(m): 8:57pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
yes.....I even want to change my English name to native name,cos it's too western for my liking and it's meaningless ....I believe I'm African tradition and culture 48 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by noble71(m): 8:57pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
No. My name is a blessing on its own. 1 Like |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by megacity: 8:57pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
YES I didnt like my names so I changed my middle name and surname some years ago. The only reason I kept my first name was to maintain some sort of link with my former name Since then I have had all manner of issues! Once I gained admission to a postgraduate program in a university in this country and they almost didnt allow me to register because according to the associate dean (a prof), a man cannot change two names! According to the prof, the best they would do was to register me in my former name since my first degree certificate bears that name! My forefathers coined those name based the limited knowledge they had back then and the names are not like godly. If after being a Christian for many years I cannot find the guts to correct the mistakes of my forefathers, I should be considered a failure 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Dboy55(m): 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Why should I? |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Sportwin(m): 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Yes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Nobody: 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Trash |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by femtex007(m): 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
For watin kwanu? |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Cholls(m): 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
my brother what can I say? |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Brizzy404: 8:58pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Na to change name abi na to attach money to the name be thing 4 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by whytediamond(m): 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Mr. Wright was an Arsenal great. Mr. Goater was a Man. City star during his playing days. Mr. Brown even captained United. Mr. Sand sent us packing from France 98. Name no make. Na God dey make person. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by deriksneh(m): 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
see as yr thread dry
;Dsee as yr thread dry 1 Like |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Nobody: 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Wanted to change it to Leaping Tiger like Dem red indians 1 Like |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by rentAcock(m): 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
My name is Dick, my parents thought it was a cool name after hearing it from an American movie, needless to say that I was teased throughout my school days and I think it is part of the reason I'm currently in my line of business. I wish I can change it. 10 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by LouisBERG: 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Have a class mate back then dude's name is "AKATAKPO"...but writes "AKA" on all his credentials and even in exams.. When you even call him by the formal verbally he gets irritated and furious...i keep wondering is that not your identity? Some people sha @ topic it's preposterous of me thinking such. #caLLmeBERG 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by martineverest(m): 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Brizzy404:typical Nigerian mentality..... money ridden 8 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by yungmayor02(m): 8:59pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Please Who knows the meaning of "Ibeun"? |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Ajibel(m): 9:00pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Yea, to Seyi Pythonian 1 Like |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by reaky(m): 9:00pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Trouble1: 9:00pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
No I’m proud of my name |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Lordave: 9:01pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
What’s the meaning of Ajanlekoko? I love that name. |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Darkseid(m): 9:01pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Nah, I love my names, though I've stopped answering to my English name. Native names rule. 4 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Nobody: 9:01pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Yes, I've considered changing my Igbo name when I was lil, its an Anambra name and we from imo, my parents gave it to me cause the name was reigning when I was born and they happen to like reigning things, my grandmother can't pronounce it very well even up till now, she calls it in a funny way and it sounds a bit Chinese to me. 4 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Randy100: 9:02pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
I changed my name from Buhari to Atiku because of the incompetence of Buhari. Now I am articulating. 19 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by lonelydora: 9:02pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Am i the only one without an English name? I love my names. 1 Like |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by MediaLife: 9:03pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Lordave:Dog chasing Wolf 6 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by Nobody: 9:03pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Whatever you do don't change your name to Evans Imagine you go market your mate come dey shout see Evans see Evans. 6 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by able1993(m): 9:03pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
No, not necessary, beautiful names are beautiful to behold and fun to call. It is one name that rings the bell and sound like a national anthem... Do you want to get motivated about life or you need some form of inspiration, advice or want to take decisive decisions about life, do you also want to learn about the contemporary great men and how they made it, business and academic strategies to succeed, then visit www.motivate.com.ng |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by XhosaNostra(f): 9:03pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
No, but I've been called a few variations by people who either have forgotten it or don't know how to pronounce it properly. I don't bother to correct them. I love being the girl with many names 2 Likes |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by finalboss(m): 9:03pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
nah never, maybe Li Wei chinese name |
Re: Ever Considered Changing Your Name? by id4sho(m): 9:04pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
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