ext_90702 ([identity profile] adamant-turtle.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] babynames2007-02-09 04:48 pm

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I just applied for a job, for which the contact person was named Emina. Has anyone ever heard of this name? I like the names Emma/Emily and their variations...but personally, this particular name makes me think "enema." :-/
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[identity profile] omgzits--tam.livejournal.com 2007-02-10 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
It's sort of a hard name to wrap your tongue around.
It definitely comes out as 'enema'. :(

[identity profile] asterregis.livejournal.com 2007-02-10 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello,
Emina is indeed a version of Amena, it is a common spelling in Bosnia. It was what I wanted to name my baby, despite the "enema" sound, which would definatly become a school-yard taunt in English speaking countries! My kid escaped, though, as I just found out it is going to be a boy.

[identity profile] anapology.livejournal.com 2007-02-10 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I hate Emma, can deal with Emily, like Emiliana, adore Emilia.

Eminais ugly.

[identity profile] qalanjo.livejournal.com 2007-02-10 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It is just a version of Amina, which is a really popular name for Muslims.