Reflections on my names

Nov. 29, 2024 • Glaucia Tiemi Silva

My mother chose both of my names before I was born. The first name was because she liked the sound of it, while the second was chosen because I needed a Japanese name, so she chose one that she thought would fit the daughter she had envisioned. She didn't look into the meanings of the names she chose. My Brazilian name is uncommon among people my age, while my Japanese name is quite popular among people of Japanese descent. When …