World Cup names in South Africa
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babynamesApparently, now that the Fifa World Cup is taking place in South Africa, parents are naming their babies things like Fifa and Soccer City!
In certain communities of South Africa, the naming of children is an extremely important process, marking a child’s character based on the circumstances of his or her birth. Unlike Western cultures, where children often take on the name of a favorite aunt or grandparent, South African names are often descriptive of qualities to be aspired to.
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In certain communities of South Africa, the naming of children is an extremely important process, marking a child’s character based on the circumstances of his or her birth. Unlike Western cultures, where children often take on the name of a favorite aunt or grandparent, South African names are often descriptive of qualities to be aspired to.
Full article right here!
(edited to fix link)
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