As we read The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros, we discover that not only doesn't Esperanza like her name, but she feels like it doesn't suit her; and it isn't a fulfillment of her personality. Please post and share with the class the following:
- What is the meaning of your name?
- What is the origin/culture of your name's meaning?
- What are some naming traditions in your culture?
- Do you feel like you are a fulfillment of your name? Why, or why not?
Remember to check back and respond to your classmates.
My name comes from the Greek term katharos, meaning pure, from which she derived the name Catherine. From Karen's evolution came Karen in her Danish form. Therefore, the meaning of the name Karen is "of lineage or pure race
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DeleteAneta - mamę cames from French name Anna ,Anetttte, which name is of Hebrew organ name from the word channah - grace , marcy .
ReplyDeleteI have name After my great- grandmather.
Milena- Is a feminine name of origin of two names, is a derivative of Mary of Hebrew origin, the chosen, the beloved by God, and Elena of the Greek torch.
ReplyDeleteI’m the first person in my family with this name.
I like it ;)
DeleteJeffrey
ReplyDeleteMale name of French origin.
Divine peace
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means, "God is my judge", and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname.
ReplyDeleteMoisés:My name in spanish is moisés and in english is Moses.
ReplyDeleteThe origen: the origen of the name is Hebrew although can have Egyptian ancestry.
The meaning: ***(Saved of waters)***
Moses was the first Hebrew Prophet.
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ReplyDeleteJuan - Spanish name - João in portuguese
ReplyDeleteMeaning - God is gracious
Origin - Hebrews
Naming tradicional - my name not is tradicional in my country because is a Spanish name
Feel like - in my country I always liked my name, but in others country I think that not represent the brazilian culture.
My name means, Son of Adam, Man of the red earth. My name reminds me where I was made from because we were made from the earth. The origin is Hebrew tradition.
ReplyDeleteJorge is a masculine name that means "The man gardener", this name comes from the Greek "Georgos", which is understood as "Farmer" or "Gardener". It was popularized in the 11th century due to the legend of Saint George. Currently, it is a name widely used in various parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteJorge is a masculine name that means "The man gardener", this name comes from the Greek "Georgos", which is understood as "Farmer" or "Gardener". It was popularized in the 11th century due to the legend of Saint George. Currently, it is a name widely used in various parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteAmarilis is a girl's name has its root in greek and the meaning of amarilis is alternate from of amarilis (greek) is also the name of flower.
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