What is in a name, more specifically, what stories are hidden behind the names that families give their children?  

In today’s episode we focus on the origin and meaning of people’s names, while we reflect on what the names mean to our heritage, self-esteem, and to on-going discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

People’s names play an important role in the formation of one’s identity.  Families preserve and pass on their cultural heritage through names they give to their children, and the related naming ceremonies. Though the names vary with the different countries and ethnicities of the world, there are commonalities, in that most of the names have a  meaning, they reveal and communicate something about the bearer in terms of one’s aspirations and values, their place of birth, and season or day of birth.  Click here to read the full script of show notes

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