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What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 5:45pm On May 22, 2018
I'm Akin because they (parents) believe I will grow to be a brave man.

Can you tell us the reason behind yours

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 5:46pm On May 22, 2018
Lalasticlala why do you choose to bear Lala?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Nobody: 5:51pm On May 22, 2018
I was named after the gibberish my father exclaimed whilst cummin' hard in my mom that year. angry

Don't bother askin' me what it is...

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by jchioma: 6:01pm On May 22, 2018
In Africa, names are given base on several factors that gives it meaning, some of which are prophecies, proverbs and to describe events, or attribute symbolism or blessing to give the intended beneficiary a sense of who he/she is or meant to be. All these gives credence to our authentic African identity. Though some names can be strange and even outrageous like "Ayruemukohwokarien" - "God does something for someone and they know (it's visible to all).

Well, I think the appropriate title for this OP should be: What's the Meaning of your name ?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 6:03pm On May 22, 2018
jchioma:
In Africa, names are given base on several factors to give it meanings, prophecy, proverbs and even to describe events, or attribute symbolism or which give credence to our authentic African identity.

I think the appropriate title for this OP should be: What's the Meaning of your name ?
what's the reason behind your name? and what's the meaning?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 6:07pm On May 22, 2018
ShyCypher:
I was named after the gibberish my father exclaimed whilst cummin' hard in my mom that year. angry

Don't bother askin' me what it is...

Lalasticlala come and hear this

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by jchioma: 6:16pm On May 22, 2018
akeentech:

what's the reason behind your name? and what's the meaning?

My mother had a dream where she saw a man (angel) who told her that the foetus in her womb is a special child, through which justice shall be served to her mockers. So I was given a corresponding name to serve as notice, though my dad wanted something entirely different for a name.

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by donstan18: 6:34pm On May 22, 2018
cheesy
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 7:35pm On May 22, 2018
jchioma:


My mother had a dream where she saw a man (angel) who told her that the foetus in her womb is a special child, through which justice shall be served to her mockers. So I was given a corresponding name to serve as notice, though my dad wanted something entirely different for a name.
Your mum decides for the family?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Darkseid(m): 7:45pm On May 22, 2018
My mom told me that two days after I was born, thieves came to rob our house. One of the thieves went to my crib and touched me and immediately I gave him a blow which made him paralysed. The news spread and people came around to see the wonder baby, most people kept saying that power must have come from God, so my family name me IKECHUKWU - meaning God's Power.

True Life Story; may Buhari fall on you if don't believe it.
grin grin grin

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Nobody: 7:46pm On May 22, 2018
Pop wasn't around as at that time, so mum baby sis named me after one of her favourite American martial artist and actress who featured alongside with Jackie Chan in medallion.

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Buhari2rule(f): 7:46pm On May 22, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-LrDkboqjo Buhari exposed Obasanjo
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Biglittlelois(f): 7:46pm On May 22, 2018
Adebanke

No reason, my dad just wants his children's name to start with "A", though the meaning of my name follows me till this day smiley

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by pxjosh(m): 7:46pm On May 22, 2018
Zeus - God of thunder
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by castrol180(m): 7:47pm On May 22, 2018
Go back home and ask your father & ma...
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by nkwuocha: 7:47pm On May 22, 2018
My father said I love palmwine from birth!

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by UnknownT: 7:47pm On May 22, 2018
jchioma:


My mother had a dream where she saw a man (angel) who told her that the foetus in her womb is a special child, through which justice shall be served to her mockers. So I was given a corresponding name to serve as notice, though my dad wanted something entirely different for a name.
Have you started serving the justice yet?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Upaka(f): 7:47pm On May 22, 2018
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For joystick tongue
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by mhisbliss(f): 7:48pm On May 22, 2018
I'm blessed i guess

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Deltayankeeboi: 7:48pm On May 22, 2018
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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by madridguy(m): 7:48pm On May 22, 2018
I was named after one of Imam" madhhab " in Islam.

" madhhab "way to act"; is a school of thought within fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Paperwhite(m): 7:48pm On May 22, 2018
Kingship tussle in my family. grin
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by HonSuQMaDIQ(m): 7:48pm On May 22, 2018
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by intrepidjay1(m): 7:49pm On May 22, 2018
I am Oluwajuwonlo.... u r already know d reason...

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by somegirl1: 7:50pm On May 22, 2018
akeentech:

Your mum decides for the family?
Is his mother a child or subhuman?

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by ShadowFighter: 7:50pm On May 22, 2018
Shadowfighter : Well, that is because I'm a shadow hunter. Pls, don't ask me how.
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Benekruku(m): 7:51pm On May 22, 2018
Had siblings who before me who mostly passed away few weeks after birth so after my delivery, I was just named without a ceremony. KASH----

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Toks2008(m): 7:51pm On May 22, 2018
My mum went to the labour room from one room apartment and before she came back from the hospital my dad got a new job and rented a flat and even bought a Volkswagen which was used to carry her and myself from the hospital to the new apartment...

So he named me 0labode akorede meaning wealth has come,bringer of good tidings.

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by karmaolu1(m): 7:51pm On May 22, 2018
I am Akotsochi which mean a successor!!!
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by akeentech(m): 7:52pm On May 22, 2018
somegirl1:

Is his mother a child or subhuman?
Your mom too? Then your mum becomes the husband why your dad remains the wife
Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by falcon01: 7:52pm On May 22, 2018
Me dad was an eagle

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Re: What's The Reason Behind Your Name? by Ytea(f): 7:52pm On May 22, 2018
My grandmother died sad

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