Names: A Thread of Family and Time

Sept. 15, 2024 • Melissa Fujiyo Okabe

Our names are our unique signature on the world. From the time we are born, and long after we are gone—it is our names that hold our energy. Names can cause a swell of emotions in others by hearing our name and recalling a sweet memory. Names can be a way we honor our ancestors and remember their qualities by speaking their name or giving that name to children down the line. It is no wonder that many parents give …