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Lou: the Kenyan community that names babies after U.S. presidents and famous events
Naming a child is considered a very momentous occasion in some parts of the African continent, mainly because a name is an integral part of one’s identity. In some cultures, a name links a child to a specific tribe or family and may be purposely chosen for the preservation of a family lineage. That is…
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Check out some fascinating ways these African ethnic groups name their children
In Africa, a name is everything – and several factors influence the names parents give...
