Watch: What’s in a Name? “It Took Me 19 Years to Say My Name Like My Mother Did”
by Selina Bakkar in Culture & Lifestyle on 27th September, 2018
https://twitter.com/MHassan_1/status/1045218387700457472
Mohamed Hasan, a Producer at TRT world shared through this spoken word video titled “Unlearning my name” the struggles of associated with his name and thus identity. The 2.22 minute video has gathered over 10k views on Twitter alone and provided both reflection and comfort for many who resonate. The video begins and ends with his name being pronounced.
Others came forward on Twitter to share their experiences of people mispronouncing, changing and questioning their names. The impact on ones identity can be shattering for some while others feel unaffected.
Some stand by there name and do not allow for abbreviations
I don’t allow anyone to call me Andy or Andrew
— Andres Barreto (@andresbarreto) September 27, 2018
Others learned to love their names
A powerful poem and video. I’ve struggled to love my name and now I refuse to struggle with it anymore. https://t.co/JZxarTvYNk
— farah (@FarahBogani_) September 27, 2018
Many are still struggling
https://twitter.com/urdadzballz_/status/1045273537336897536
Whilst some are completely changing their names
https://twitter.com/atangwabone/status/1045269791722885120
Others anglized their names
https://twitter.com/soniagupta504/status/1045262115261558784
Selina Bakkar
I'm a simply striving to be better and improve in different areas of my life through more self awareness, experiences and learning more about the deen. You'll find me talking about community, connection, planting & growing, seeking the truth in an age of propaganda and misinformation. This year I want to document more to do with food heritage and history so watch this space or reach out. Have a listen to the Amaliah Voices podcast where I talk passionately about Islam, nature, motherhooding and back home. Link in bio peeps. To join the Amaliah Writer Community email me at selina@amaliah.com IG: SelinaBakkar
