Hi my name is Leonardo Tineo. I was given this name because my grandmother couldn’t pronounce Joshua, which was suppose to be my name.The name Tineo is a town in Spain where my great grandfather grew up. I am the only one with the last name Tineo out of my siblings because, I am the first grandson. I was given the same name as Leonardo Da Vinci. He studied many things, one thing he studied was architecture. Which that is the major I chose.
My name is Shemar.When i as younger my mother told me it was my fatherâs idea to name me Shemar. I never asked him why he decided to name me that. I personally like the name Shemar because growing up there always seem to be people with the same name and i didnât know anyone with my name, so in a way i felt that my name was just for me. I researched the meaning of Shemar and i found that it derives from the name SHĂMĂR which origins is Hebrew, Shemar means to keep watch, preserve,keeper and guardian of God. I have two younger siblings and its my job to keep watch of them and protect them. so my name fits the description of my responsibilities. I like my name even more now.
Hi, my name is Muhammad Atif. I know it is a very common name for muslims because it is the name of the islamic prophet. My first name ( Muhammad ) means “the most praised one” and my last name ( Atif ) means “kind”. Muhammad is my family name so that’s why I was given this name but Atif was actually given to me by my uncle because he really liked it but I am actually happy that I was given this name because Atif is also the name of the most popular singer in my country ( Pakistan ) so whenever I tell people my name they usually compare me to that singer even though I am not a singer but it is kind of interesting to me that I am being compare him.
hello my name is Shamar and my mother Felicia Told me when she was younger all the girls loved the actor Shemar Moore and she loved him the most and she wanted to name me after him but he changed the She- to Sha because she thought it was too feminine and dropped the E and added the  A and that’s how my name came to be
My name is Alaur Rahman. My first name (Alaur), does not have a meaning. However, my second name (Rahman), has several meanings. It means beneficent as well as merciful. It’s one of the names of the Islamic god, Allah.
All of my brothers’ last name is Rahman. My parents gave us this name because they want us to be merciful and kind to others.
I have met many people with the name Rahman, but I was never able to compare or relate to them. However, I met only one person who had my first name. It was very interesting because he didn’t just look like me but also had the same personality.
Although, people with Islamic names are facing difficulties because of the current situation (many think that people with Islamic names are violent), I like both my first and last name.
My name is Jessica. Yes, I know, a very common name. Jessica might be a very popular name, however, like any other name itâs the personality of the individual that shapes them and differentiates them from other Jessicaâs. There came a time in which I found myself highly disliking my name because of the constant encounters in which I would meet others with similar name. I decided to ask my parents why they decided to name me âJessicaâ in which my fathers response was, âWell, they told me the time to pick a name had arrived so Jessica came up to my mind and chose it.â My name being mainstream and my parents response to why they chose my name made feel as if my name had nothing special. This made me feel crestfallen. I decided to research the meaning of the name Jessica. I found that the Jessica was first used in Shakespeareâs play âThe Merchant of Veniceâ, it was Shylockâs daughters name. Knowing that a very astute man first used my name makes me feel notable. Along with that, I found that the Hebrew meaning of my name is: âJessica is Rich. God Beholds.â This is very accurate because I might not be rich material wise but rich in spiritual gifts.
From my experience, the Jessicaâs Iâve met tend to be more outgoing while I consider myself a reserved person. Despite that, I can be spontaneous. Funny thing is that, out of all the Jessicaâs Iâve met not a single one has something in common with me besides my name.
My name is Huimin.
I was born and raised in China.
At the time of my birth,
The doctor told my parents that my body might be weaker than normal because I was a premature baby.
For this reason, my parents wish me grow up healthily.
In fact,
My name comes from my grandfatherâs idea.
In Chinese,
Hui it means intelligent and can understand all the facts;
Min it means quick thinking and quick reaction.
In general, they want me to be a lovable child.
I once believed that my name is the most special.
Until I went to primary school,
I met a friend with the same first name in my class.
When the teacher checks attendance or asked to answer questions,
I always feel a little embarrassed.
However, I am still grateful for my name.
Because this name is full of my familyâs expectations for me.
Meanwhile, it also protects me like a talisman.
I love my name.
More importantly,
Even if we would have the same name with others,
But this does not mean that we will have the same life.
We will meet different people and experience different things.
The fate of everyone is not the same.
As Richard Millhouse Nixon said:
âOur destiny offers not the cup of despair, but the chalice of opportunity. So let us seize it, not in fear, but in gladness. â
Whenever I ask my parents why they named me Shashendri they I have nothing to say; my dad often says he doesn’t even know how he came up with it. Nevertheless, I find that my name, like me and many others, to have many different meanings coming together to make one cohesive statement; each deriving from foreign languages which is the foundation of who I am. âShaâ comes from the Sanskrit languages, meaning blessed light. âShenâ holds the translation of spirit in Chinese. Lastly, âDriâ translating to strong, in Greek. All these meanings, coming from different lands, forming the definition of my name: âstrong spirit of light.â Lately, the idea that my name could be translated into something so empowering seems like an obscure thought, but at times it is what motivates me. My name may not be common or easily pronounced, but that’s what makes me who I am.
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I am individual – made up of many different ideas, different challenges, and different backgrounds, yet I am one unique cohesive being.
My name signifies a person with a creative mind who finds different ways to go through certain paths. The one who goes out of their way to showcase honesty even if in a difficult situation. They see the good and the bad in people because we have good days and bad days. In addition, to have the audacity to appreciate of others beliefs. Someone who is mentally strong although, emotionally sensitive.
My father knew a guy who had daughter name Ariz and he liked the name. He also, wanted his newborn daughter to have a unique name. It amazes me that according to names.org there are 75 babies in the United States that have the exact same name as me. That is a small variety of people and I hope they are proud of their name just like I am.
Through the perspective of others, I help to support others and hold wisdom it can be a hard way to show it although it doesnât hold me back from being who I am as a person. Â A rare stone that you find deeps in the mountains that when you discover it, you find yourself being amazed.
At an early age of my life, I wasnât fond of my name the reason being people couldnât pronounce or spell my name correctly. I remember going to gift shops I saw name bracelets, necklaces, mugs, and keychains none of them had my name. It made me feel as if my name wasnât special enough since nobody else had a name like mine. As time went on I grew to appreciate my name by learning to accept myself.
My name isnât interpreted as a symbol of negativity, nor it symbolizes violence. It doesnât mean to lie or mislead others and lean on for who you arenât since eventually, in the end, the truth will be told.
Hello my name is Shawn and I didn’t really live the average high school life of a regular student especially in NYC. I went to prep school to play basketball and I was all over the place but when I came back i told my mom I had a question that I never got to ask her. I told her why did she name me “Shawn” she told me she named me that because I’m a blessing to her and I changed her life forever in a positive way. My mother stated that she’s so thankful for me at first I was confused because I’m so thankful for her but from a parents perspective I believe their love for their children is just unmatched and can’t be described.
The name Shawn means god is gracious a gift from god. I believe everyone is gods gift but the opportunities I have had opened my eyes and made into the humble man I am.
My name means a lot to me, it’s more than ID’s, passports and other important governmental information. This is my legacy that I will carry on this earth until the day I die and hopefully I will be remembered for many generations after me. This will tell me I have fulfilled my job on this planet.
My name helped me understand myself because I believe I’m gods plan and god has a purpose for me. So I constantly carry a chip on my shoulder and never set the bar low for myself because the sky is the limit.
I feel great about my name I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world I want to be great and leave a legacy. So yes my name does motivate me to be better in all aspects in life. 
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