Spring has officially arrived and it is undoubtedly a favourite season for many. Its serene beauty provides endless inspiration for artists, writers, and… parents. Whether one desires to make a painting, write a poem, or choose the perfect name for...
Can Names Bring Good Fortune?
The importance of personal names has always been recognized in popular culture. Shakespeare’s Juliet famously wondered: “What’s in a name?” Latin proverbs, such as “Nomen est omen”, which can be freely translated “The name is a prediction”, prove that casual...
How the Big Screens Influence Baby Naming Practices
When embarking on the delightful journey of deciding the names of their newborns, many parents prefer sticking to traditional names, aligned with specific cultural customs and norms, or even select names which have already been used within the same family....
Santa Claus around the World
In the world of nowadays, globalization has brought cultures together, allowing countries to share their traditions outside the borders and borrow customs from all around the globe. However, there are still numerous aspects which keep cultures distinct from one another,...
Forbidden Names from Around the World
When it comes to naming a newborn or simply changing one’s name during adulthood, one has countless options to choose from. Therefore, finding the perfect name may be both a fascinating, enjoyable activity and a challenging endeavor. Although parents have...
The Lion King: a Tribute to Africa
Disney’s iconic movie, The Lion King, is back on screens after 25 years since the original film was released. Taking the public in a journey to the African savannah, The Lion King amazes with its visually astonishing landscapes and its...
Top 5 Meaningful Names from Game of Thrones
The wait is almost over, as there are only a few days left until the release of the much-awaited Game of Thrones final season. It is difficult to predict who will eventually sit on the iron throne and what the...
Swahili Names: a Promise for the Future and a Reminder of the Past
Have you ever wondered what is behind the unique African names? Today we will take an imaginary trip to Eastern Africa to catch a glimpse of one of the most fascinating ethnic groups in the area: the Swahili people. Who...
Names from the City of Ants
There is a place where the presence of ants is so remarkable that a city was named after them – Accra (from nkran, ants). Yet even more remarkable are the traditions of the people inhabiting it. Accra is the capital...
Amahoro Burundi!
Burundi seems a lot closer once you meet someone who was born there. Remember Diane? She told us a lot of interesting things about Burundi and now we’ll share them with you. Where is Burundi? Burundi is easy to spot...
